THE LADYKILLERS – DVD

This stunning new 4K restoration of 1955 Ealing comedy THE LADYKILLERS and the first from the original 3 strip technicolour negative, showcases Alexander Mackendrick’s vision is its full glory. Considered by many as the finest British comedyever made, THE LADYKILLERS follows the hilarious capers of a group of small-time crooks, taking on more than they can handle in the form of their sweet elderly landlord, Mrs. Wilberforce (BAFTA Award winning actress Katie Johnson; How To Murder A Rich Uncle).The criminal gang, posing as a string quartet, are unprepared for their landlords meddling when one of the musicians cases gets caught in a door, revealing the groups true identity.

Featuring an impressive all-star lineup, with the finest comedy actors of the day; Alec Guinness (Kind Hearts and Coronets, Lavender Hill Mob) plays the gangs mastermind Professor Marcus, Cecil Parker (A French Mistress) is Claude otherwiseknown as Major Courtney, Peter Sellers (Im Alright Jack) is Harry aka Mr. Robinson, Herbert Lom (The Pink Panther) is Louis aka Mr. Harvey and Danny Green (A Kid For Two Farthings) plays One Round also known as Mr. Lawson.

“British comedy at its best” – The Radio Times
“Near Flawless” – The Guardian
“A wonderfully macabre black comedy” – BBC Online

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Lobby cards Gallery
Behind the Scenes Stills Gallery