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Wrong Arm of the Law, The (1963) Rank 5 Reviews
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DVD Times
The comedy crime caper was almost a sub-genre of classic British films of the late-50’s/early 60’s and The Wrong Arm of the Law is one of the best films of its kind. With a script co-written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson and a breezy jazz score from ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at DVD Times
At-A-Glance Film Reviews
This moderately well regarded Peter Sellers vehicle doesn't do much for me. ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews
Past Picks (Jimmy Gillman)
Before he became a superstar best known for his matchless ability to morph into a character of any nationality and unrivaled spin as the world’s greatest bungling detective, Peter Sellers was a hot property and household name in Great Britain. ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at Past Picks (Jimmy Gillman)
DVD Verdict
If you are looking for a dose of dry, low-key, sardonic British wit, look no further than The Wrong Arm of the Law, a Peter Sellers crime caper spoof rarely seen by anybody. The reason for this, as it turns out, is the dozens and dozens of other, similar ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at DVD Verdict
Foster on Film - British Comedy
The recently created criminal syndicate run by Pearly Gates (Peter Sellers) and Nervous O'Toole (Bernard Cribbins) is in jeopardy when a new Australian gang, that impersonates policemen, begins stealing the criminals' hard won booty. As this is ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at Foster on Film - British Comedy
Brilliant Observations on 1173 Films (Clayton Trapp)
In which the world was first exposed to the happy reality that Peter Sellers is a genius at being French. It would almost be worth watching, you know, what's the worst thing in the world-Jim Carrey and Sharon Stone movies, or Ronald Reagan (especially ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at Brilliant Observations on 1173 Films (Clayton Trapp)
Britmovie
The Wrong Arm of the Law (1962) brought many of the same actors who had appeared together earlier in The Way Stretch (1960). Peter Sellers starred in this more elaborate tale as the gang leader Pearly Gates, who has a double life as Monsieur Jules, the ...read the complete Wrong Arm of the Law movie review at Britmovie
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by Jazz Person on January 22, 2000
I have often felt that Peter Sellers is best seen when playing in the company of these supporting players. I think they inspire each other. Bernie Cribbins is hilarious. Sellers is great and unselfconscious. All of the members of the cast are great in ...
One of the great Ealing comedies. Sellars is ...
by Andrew G. St Butl... on December 31, 1969
This film really shows the versatility of Peter Sellers and the truly magical nature of his acting. This is a light hearted comedy and a treasure to watch. The quality of the film is superb even though it is based on a black and white source. Frankly you ...
by K. Williams on March 10, 2007
With the late great legendary comedian Peter Sellers receiving top billing, I patiently endured three quarters of WRONG ARM OF THE LAW. To the point of embarassment, the Australian IPO gang repeatedly intercepts loot from established British criminals. ...
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