Couples and Robbers (1981): Cast
Couples and Robbers is a 1981 short crime drama directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low as Wendy Anne MacDonald, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. It runs 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 29 min
- Director
- Clare Peploe
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Couples and Robbers About?
The premise of Couples and Robbers without spoilers.
A 1981 English‑language comedy‑crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples—one wealthy, the other scheming—are drawn together when the poorer pair steals a lawyer’s car after admiring his luxurious home, seeking a night of indulgence. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Live Action Short.
Couples and Robbers Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- title directed by female
- robber
- policeman
- gay couple
Couples and Robbers Cast & Characters
Frances Low leads the cast as Wendy Anne MacDonald, with Rik Mayall as Morris David Boyd and Peter Eyre as Walter. Directed by Clare Peploe; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clare Peploe
- Frances Low as Wendy Anne MacDonald
- Rik Mayall as Morris David Boyd
- Peter Eyre as Walter
- Frank Grimes as Julian Miller
More from Clare Peploe
More films directed by Clare Peploe, best-rated first: The Triumph of Love and Rough Magic.
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Couples and Robbers FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Couples and Robbers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Couples and Robbers?
Couples and Robbers runs 29 minutes.
When was Couples and Robbers released?
Couples and Robbers was released on October 7, 1981.
Who directed Couples and Robbers?
Couples and Robbers was directed by Clare Peploe.
More films by Clare Peploe Who is in the cast of Couples and Robbers?
Couples and Robbers stars Frances Low as Wendy Anne MacDonald, Rik Mayall as Morris David Boyd and Peter Eyre as Walter, among 4 credited actors.
Does Couples and Robbers have a post-credit scene?
No. Couples and Robbers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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