Director – Charles Crichton – 1951 – UK – Cert. U – 78m ***** A Bank of England employee stumbles upon the perfect means to rob his employer of the gold bullion he transports there on a daily basis– classic Ealing comedy is back out in a new 4k restoration in UK cinemas on Friday, […]
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The Lavender Hill Mob
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- Post date March 26 2024
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