Couples and Robbers

Couples and Robbers

1981
29m
4.8

4.8/10

8 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples -- one with all the riches that dreams are made of, the other with only dreams and schemes -- are brought together by the plotting of the poorer couple. A pair of newlyweds wander through the city streets, bickering about their poverty, until they are distracted by the opulent home of a lawyer. Impulsively, the couple makes off with the lawyer's vehicle for one night of extravagant indulgence. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date October 7, 1981
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0082207

Cast

Frances Low
Frances Low

Wendy Anne MacDonald

Rik Mayall
Rik Mayall

Morris David Boyd

Peter Eyre
Peter Eyre

Walter

Frank Grimes
Frank Grimes

Julian Miller

Key Crew

Clare Peploe
Director
Clare Peploe
Writer
Ernie Eban
Writer