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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 7, 1981

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Rik Mayall,Frank Grimes,Peter Eyre,Frances Low

Director

Clare Peploe

Writer

Ernie Eban,Clare Peploe

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0082207