The odd coupling of Savalas and Oates works in this jovial portrayal of two kindly crooks. Working with crime boss Romero, the comic burglers plan to liquidate the belongings of one of Britain's stately mansions. They hook up with Tory mobster Corbett to pull off the heist. Savalas and
Oates con their way into the wealthy household and are treated as guests. Overwhelmed with guilt, they confess their scheme, then set about foiling the efforts of Corbett's gang. Evans, in the meantime, turns her mansion into a successful casino. Snail's-pace editing prevents this film from
building the momentum it so sorely needs.
Released:
1970
Rated:
PG
Length:
106 mins