Too Many Crooks (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, Too Many Crooks is a comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, running about 87 minutes. “Robbery With Laughter! Crime Was Simple To Them - They Were All Simple Minded!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Revenue - but he sees Fingers and the boys off. So they decide to kidnap his daughter, only to end up with his wife Lucy. Gordon makes out he couldn't be more pleased, spuring Lucy to take charge of the hopeless bunch of villains.
Who’s in it. Too Many Crooks stars Terry-Thomas as Billy Gordon, George Cole as Fingers, Bernard Bresslaw as Snowdrop and Sid James as Sid, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Too Many Crooks has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on ITVX Premium and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Too Many Crooks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Too Many Crooks tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Too Many Crooks (1959)?
- In GB, Too Many Crooks is available to stream on ITVX Premium, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Too Many Crooks worth watching?
- Too Many Crooks holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Too Many Crooks?
- Too Many Crooks stars Terry-Thomas, George Cole, Bernard Bresslaw, Sid James and John Le Mesurier.
- When was Too Many Crooks released?
- Too Many Crooks was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.