Couples and Robbers
Overview
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.
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Crew
- Director
- Clare Peploe
- Writers
- Ernie Eban, Clare Peploe
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Who directed Couples and Robbers?
Couples and Robbers was directed by Clare Peploe.
When was Couples and Robbers released?
Couples and Robbers was released in 1981.
