Characters & Themes
Couples and Robbers (1981) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1981 · 29 mins · English
- Directed by
- Clare Peploe
- Starring
- Peter Eyre, Rik Mayall, Frank Grimes, Frances Low
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.
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