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The League of Gentlemen
“This was not intended to be a book-of-the-month club lunch.”
A British Heist Film That Set Early Genre StandardsIn 1958, John Boland published his novel The League of Gentlemen, which quickly caught the attention of British filmmakers. Director Basil Dearden, known for his work with Ealing Studios, saw potential in this story of ex-military men planning an elaborate bank robbery. Working with screenwriter Bryan Forbes, who also took a role in the film, Dearden assembled an impressive cast including Jack Hawkins, Richard Attenborough, and Nigel Patrick. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson –…
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