Couples and Robbers (1981)
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.
Director: Clare Peploe
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Frances Low as Wendy Anne MacDonald |
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Rik Mayall as Morris David Boyd |
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Peter Eyre as Walter |
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Frank Grimes as Julian Miller |
| Directing | Clare Peploe | Director |
| Writing | Clare Peploe | Writer |
| Writing | Ernie Eban | Writer |