The Lavender Hill Mob

Trailer

Play Dates

NEW 4K RESTORATION

November 15, 20, 22, 24, & 26        New York, NY        FILM FORUM
as a part of "Once More With Ealing"

Lavender Hill Mob Play Dates

About

United Kingdom, 1951
Director: Charles Crichton
Producer: Michael Balcon
Cast: Alec Guinness, Stanley Holloway, Sidney James
Screenwriter: T.E.B. Clarke
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Music: Georges Auric
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Black & White
Aspect Ratio: 1.37:1
Language: English
Running Time: 81 minutes

Synopsis:
A meek banker (Alec Guinness) teams up with his seedy neighbor (Stanley Holloway) to steal gold bullion and smuggle it out of the country in the shape of miniature Eiffel Towers.

Awards and Recognition:
Best Writing, Story and Screenplay (Academy Awards, 1953)
Best Actor in a Leading Role nomination (Academy Awards, 1953)
Best British Film (BAFTA Awards, 1952)
Best Screenplay (Venice Film Festival, 1951)

Restoration:
Restored in 4K by Studiocanal from a 35mm duplicating positive. Restoration and color grading work carried out by Silver Salt Restoration.

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