(Couples and Robbers)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Genres:

Drama,

Crime

Runtime:

29 minutes

Year:

1981

Directors:

Clare Peploe

Actors:

Wendy Anne MacDonald

Morris David Boyd

Walter

Julian Miller

Crews:

Director

Writer

Writer