Movie

The Wrong Arm of the Law

“Meet the Mastermind Who Pulls the Strings in the Underworld...and all his mobs and dolls...filling the London fog with laughter and lunacy!!!”

★ 6.7(47)19631h 34m

Crime Comedy

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Good to know

Director: Cliff Owen
Release date: 1963-03-17
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Robert Velaise Productions

The Wrong Arm of the Law — trailer

About The Wrong Arm of the Law

The Wrong Arm of the Law is a 1963 movie in the Crime and Comedy genres, directed by Cliff Owen, starring Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries and Bernard Cribbins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 47 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wrong Arm of the Law in Argentina — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The crooks in London know how it works. No one carries guns and no one resists the police. Then a new gang appears that go one better. They dress as police and steal from the crooks. This upsets the natural order of the police/criminal relationship and the police and the crooks join forces to catch the IPOs (Impersonating Police Officers), including an armoured car robbery in which the police must help the gangs to set a trap.

Cast

Peter Sellers

Pearly Gates

Lionel Jeffries

Inspector Fred 'Nosey' Parker

Bernard Cribbins

Nervous O'Toole

Nanette Newman

Valerie

Davy Kaye

Trainer King

Bill Kerr

Jack Coombes

Ed Devereaux

Bluey May

Reg Lye

Reg Denton

John Le Mesurier

Assistant Commissioner

Graham Stark

Sid Cooper

Martin Boddey

Superintendent J.S. Forest

Irene Browne

Dowager

Themes & keywords

london, englandrobberypolicebank robberdark comedyblack humorimpostorinformantdisguisepoliceman

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wrong Arm of the Law in Argentina?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Argentina. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wrong Arm of the Law on Netflix?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law is not on Netflix in Argentina right now.

How long is The Wrong Arm of the Law?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The Wrong Arm of the Law?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law stars Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, Bernard Cribbins, Nanette Newman and Davy Kaye.

When did The Wrong Arm of the Law come out?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law is a 1963 movie directed by Cliff Owen.

What genre is The Wrong Arm of the Law?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law is Crime and Comedy film.

Who directed The Wrong Arm of the Law?+

The Wrong Arm of the Law was directed by Cliff Owen.