The Wrong Arm of the Law
“Meet the Mastermind Who Pulls the Strings in the Underworld...and all his mobs and dolls...filling the London fog with laughter and lunacy!!!”
The crooks in London know how it works. No one carries guns and no one resists the police. Then a new gang appears that go one better. They dress as police and steal from the crooks. This upsets the natural order of the police/criminal relationship and the police and the crooks join forces to catch the IPOs (Impersonating Police Officers), including an armoured car robbery in which the police must help the gangs to set a trap.
Where to watch The Wrong Arm of the Law in United States
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Where is The Wrong Arm of the Law streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BFI Player Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Wrong Arm of the Law
The Wrong Arm of the Law is a 1963 English-language crime and comedy film directed by Cliff Owen. The cast is led by Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, Bernard Cribbins. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel.
The Wrong Arm of the Law was produced by Robert Velaise Productions and Romulus Films and made in United Kingdom. It was released on March 17, 1963, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Cliff Owen
- Writers
- Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, John Antrobus
- Release date
- March 17, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Robert Velaise Productions, Romulus Films
The Wrong Arm of the Law cast & crew
The Wrong Arm of the Law was directed by Cliff Owen and written by Ray Galton, Alan Simpson, and John Antrobus.
The cast features Peter Sellers as Pearly Gates, Lionel Jeffries as Inspector Fred 'Nosey' Parker, Bernard Cribbins as Nervous O'Toole, Nanette Newman as Valerie, Davy Kaye as Trainer King, and Bill Kerr as Jack Coombes.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ernest Steward and it was produced by Aubrey Baring and Robert Velaise.
Is The Wrong Arm of the Law worth watching?
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and comedy, The Wrong Arm of the Law is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wrong Arm of the Law
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Cast of The Wrong Arm of the Law
Peter Sellers
Pearly Gates
Lionel Jeffries
Inspector Fred 'Nosey' Parker
Bernard Cribbins
Nervous O'Toole
Nanette Newman
Valerie
Davy Kaye
Trainer King
Bill Kerr
Jack Coombes
Ed Devereaux
Bluey May
Reg Lye
Reg Denton
John Le Mesurier
Assistant Commissioner
Graham Stark
Sid Cooper
Martin Boddey
Superintendent J.S. Forest
Irene Browne
Dowager
The Wrong Arm of the Law — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wrong Arm of the Law in United States?
The Wrong Arm of the Law is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Wrong Arm of the Law on BFI Player Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Wrong Arm of the Law is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Wrong Arm of the Law in?
The Wrong Arm of the Law is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wrong Arm of the Law?
The Wrong Arm of the Law runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is The Wrong Arm of the Law rated?
The Wrong Arm of the Law is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 47 ratings.
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