The League of Gentlemen [Blu-ray]

So far as I am concerned, any film which features Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick, Roger Livesey and Richard Attenborough in its cast is bound to be worth watching. Unsurprisingly it is a superb film with a very original plot brilliantly acted by the whole cast. Jack Hawkins is one of my favourite actors and I have a number of his films in my DVD/Blu-ray collection, including The Cruel Sea, The Long Arm and a number of others.The plot is very original and describes the recruitment of 7 ex-army officers who possess a particular skill required by the ex-colonel, played by Jack Hawkins, to rob a London bank and to get away with it. I won't give any details away but it is quite unique among crime films to be so plausible, well written, by Brian Forbes who also stars, and well acted by all. I can thoroughly recommend this film.

Excellent film a big step up in quality to the old DVD stellar British cast but for the fans of the movie here are ALL the confirmed extras on the Blu Ray and timings enjoy- Trailer - a vintage trailer for The League of Gentlemen. In English, not subtitled. (4 min). Image Gallery - a collection of vintage promotional materials for the film. (4 min). Cinema: Bryan Forbes - an excellent archival program in which Bryan Forbes discusses his involvement with The League of Gentlemen, the state of British cinema and its dependence on American capital, prominent role sex had in British films during '70s, etc. In English, not subtitled. (19 min). The South Bank Show - this archival program takes a closer look at the life and career of Richard Attenborough. It was first transmitted on November 15, 1992. In English, not subtitled. (70 min). Commentary - this archival audio commentary features Bryan Forbes and Nanette Newman. It was recorded for Network Releasing in 2007. Mark Wallasey April 2020.

this remains a favourite of mine since the original cinema showing in my youth. The BluRay is excellent picture (16.9 ratio), acceptable sound if not absolutely perfect all the time, very good subtitles - NOT mentioned here on the Amazon site! I haven't watched the extras. This is, I suppose, the British version of the likes of OCEAN'S 11" and other "heist" films of the time. Does it work? It certainly does for this horse! Not "sexy", not violent, but full of plot, tension, humour, and, yes, excitement. The cast id just right, giving some lesser known, but stalwart, character actors fine parts - including Norman Bird, Terry Alexander, David Lodge and the great Roger Livesy and Nigel Patrick. Led by "Colonel" Jack Hawkins, the plan to rob a bank is so unlikely to suceed that it almost - I say almost, spoils the film. Go with it, and enjoy a good honest British Caper/heist/thriller. I often find myself saying a film may appeal to an audience of "a certain age" and this is probably one of those, but it is a cracker!

A five star film but the worn soundtrack & missing frames detract from my enjoyment, if you have the DVD then the marginal improvement in picture quality is not an incentive to upgrade.

What's not to like in this film? One of the best bank job films of all time and it looks even better on Blu Ray. If only they could make films as good as this today - but then I am showing my age on that statement.

This was one of my all-time favourites. Jack Hawkins, Nigel Patrick have never been bettered, and the pace and excitement of the plot are superbly captured. It is a true Classic, - the very best of British film=making - and they don't make 'em like this anymore.

Tense thriller with Jack Hawkins and Co that will keep you guessing till the end

I love this film. Bryan Forbes is a so underrated actor and writer.The transfer is superb.As the saying goes “they don’t make them like this anymore “.