Two and Two Make Six (1962): Cast & Plot
Two and Two Make Six is a 1962 comedy directed by Freddie Francis, starring George Chakiris as Larry Curado, Jocelyn Lane and Alfred Lynch. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two and Two Make Six About?
The premise of Two and Two Make Six without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A US airman stationed in the United Kingdom murders his commanding officer and, convinced the deed is done, flees with a young woman. While on the run they encounter a couple who are their doppelgängers, leading to a bewildering case of mistaken identity.
Two and Two Make Six Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- couple
- independent film
Two and Two Make Six Cast & Characters
George Chakiris leads the cast as Larry Curado, with Jocelyn Lane as Julie Matthew and Alfred Lynch as Thomas 'Tom' Ernest Bennett. Directed by Freddie Francis; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Freddie Francis
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George Chakiris as Larry Curado - Jocelyn Lane as Julie Matthew
- Alfred Lynch as Thomas 'Tom' Ernest Bennett
- Janette Scott as Irene
Also Starring in Two and Two Make Six
· 20 more- Athene Seyler Aunt Phoebe Tonks
- Harry Locke Ted
- Malcolm Keen Harry Stoneham
- Jack MacGowran Night Porter
- Ambrosine Phillpotts Lady Smith-Adams
- Marianne Stone Grand Hotel day receptionist
- Ken Wayne Maj. Calhoun
- Gary Cockrell Leo Kober
- Edward Evans Mack
- Bill Edwards AP
- Robert Ayres Col. Robert Thompson
- Jeremy Lloyd Bowler-hatted young man
- Bill Mitchell Bob Young
- George Sperdakos AP
- Graydon Gould Guardhouse AP
- Eric Woodburn Falstaff
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- Bernard Braden Sgt. Sokolow
- Bob Kanter AP
- Nina Parry Prudence Smith-Adams
- Patricia English Club Stewardess
More from Freddie Francis
More films directed by Freddie Francis: Dark Tower, The Doctor and the Devils, The Ghoul and Craze.
Two and Two Make Six Plot Summary
What happens in Two and Two Make Six from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
American serviceman Larry Curado George Chakiris is stationed in England when he goes absent without leave. After he accidentally knocks out a sergeant sent to arrest him, he heads on the run with a girl named Julie Matthew Jocelyn Lane. A transport cafe mix-up—caused by two bikes and matching leather gear—causes Julie to end up on the back of the wrong motorcycle, that of Thomas ‘Tom’ Ernest Bennett Alfred Lynch, while Irene Janette Scott takes Larry’s bike. The two couples realize the error within minutes and scramble to set things right.
Back at the cafe, Tom gets mocked at the counter for the mix-up. Larry returns briefly but bolts when he spots a police car, and the two couples split: one head for Sevenhills, the other for Westport.
Full summary
The whole story of Two and Two Make Six, scene by scene
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Which actor portrays the American serviceman Larry Curado?
Two and Two Make Six Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “A Change of Heart” and “The Girl Swappers”.
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- A Change of Heart
- The Girl Swappers
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Two and Two Make Six FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Two and Two Make Six, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two and Two Make Six?
Two and Two Make Six runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Two and Two Make Six released?
Two and Two Make Six was released on May 1, 1962.
Who directed Two and Two Make Six?
Two and Two Make Six was directed by Freddie Francis.
More films by Freddie Francis Who is in the cast of Two and Two Make Six?
Two and Two Make Six stars George Chakiris as Larry Curado, Jocelyn Lane as Julie Matthew and Alfred Lynch as Thomas 'Tom' Ernest Bennett, among 24 credited actors.
Does Two and Two Make Six have a post-credit scene?
No. Two and Two Make Six has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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