Crooks Anonymous(1962)
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Crooks Anonymous Synopsis
A former burglar trying to go straight joins a rehabilitation scheme using much the same methods as AA. Through the process, he takes work as a department store Santa, where the endless parade of goods and money, not to mention the pretty young shop hands have him like a moth to a flame in no time flat.
Crooks Anonymous (1962) is a comedy and crime film directed by Ken Annakin, released on March 31, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Wilfrid Hyde-White and Julie Christie. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Annakin
- Writers:
- Jack Davies, Ken Annakin
- Composer:
- George Martin
- Production:
- Independent Artists
- Status:
- Released
Crooks Anonymous Cast & Crew
Main cast
Leslie Phillips
as Fred "Captain 'Dandy' Forsdyke" Cox
Stanley Baxter
as Brother R.S. Widdowes
Wilfrid Hyde-White
as Senior Brother Laurence Montague
Julie Christie
as Babette La Vern
James Robertson Justice
as Sir Harvey Russellrod
Michael Medwin
as Brother Ronnie Bassett
Pauline Jameson
as Sister Prunella
Robertson Hare
as Grimsdale
Raymond Huntley
as Mr. Wagstaffe
Norman Rossington
as Bert
Harry Fowler
as Woods
Charles Lloyd Pack
as Fletcher
Key crew
Directed by Ken Annakin, written by Jack Davies and Ken Annakin.
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Crooks Anonymous Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 25 ratings.
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Crooks Anonymous – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Crooks Anonymous?
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The main cast of Crooks Anonymous (1962) includes Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Julie Christie and James Robertson Justice. The film was directed by Ken Annakin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crooks Anonymous released?
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Crooks Anonymous was released on March 31, 1962 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Crooks Anonymous worth watching?
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Crooks Anonymous (1962) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.