Two Way Stretch (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, Two Way Stretch is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Robert Day, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.
Who’s in it. Two Way Stretch stars Peter Sellers as Dodger Lane, Maurice Denham as The Governor, Lionel Jeffries as Chief P.O. Sidney Crout and David Lodge as Jelly Knight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Two Way Stretch has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Way Stretch page.
If you liked it. Fans of Two Way Stretch tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Two Way Stretch (1960)?
- In US, Two Way Stretch is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Two Way Stretch worth watching?
- Two Way Stretch holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Two Way Stretch?
- Two Way Stretch stars Peter Sellers, Maurice Denham, Lionel Jeffries, David Lodge and Bernard Cribbins.
- When was Two Way Stretch released?
- Two Way Stretch was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.