The Ladykillers is anything but conventional, and its all-star studded cast (which includes Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers, & Herbert Lom) cons us wickedly. Guinness plays a bank robber who takes up residence in the home of an old busybody to easily access the neighboring, underground vault of a bank. He and his band of misfits pose as musicians, but when their landlord catches on, they plot to kill her. Of course, in true dark comedy fashion, everything goes awry. This version was so intriguing, The Coen Brothers decided to remake it in 2004! I highly recommend both versions.
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