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"The Wrong Arm of the Law" is a 1963 British [comedy](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-comedy-genre) film [directed](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-director-film) by Cliff Owen and starring [Peter Sellers](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-peter-sellers-actor), Bernard Cribbins, Lionel Jeffries, and John Le Mesurier. The [film](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-movie-film) was partly written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson and was produced by Romulus Films. It was released in the United States in 1962 and opened in London in March 1963. The film has a runtime of 94 minutes.

The [plot](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-plot-film) revolves around a gang of criminals from Australia led by Jack Coombes (Bill Kerr) who impersonate policemen to carry out heists in [London](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-london). The local gang leader, "Pearly" Gates (played by Sellers), operates from the cover of a French couturier and finds his takings cut severely. To reinstate the prevailing order, Scotland Yard announces a 24-hour truce between the law and [organized crime](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-organized-crime). In an unlikely partnership, top detective Nosey Parker (Lionel Jeffries) and Cockney [crime](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-crime) boss Pearly Gates  work together to apprehend the impostors.

The film is considered a gem of a title to watch, especially for fans of old British comedies. Some [scenes](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-scene-arts) were filmed in Teddington, South West London, and the area where the Jaguar car driven by Mullard screams is the railway road bridge.

## Plot 
"The Wrong Arm of the Law" is a 1963 [British](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-british) comedy film directed by Cliff Owen and starring Peter Sellers, Bernard Cribbins, Lionel Jeffries, and John Le Mesurier. The plot revolves around a gang of Australian criminals who impersonate policemen to carry out heists in London. The local gang leader, "Pearly" Gates, operates from the cover of a French couturier and finds his takings cut severely. To reinstate the prevailing order, Scotland Yard announces a 24-hour truce between the law and organized crime. In an unlikely partnership, top detective Nosey Parker (Lionel Jeffries) and Cockney crime boss Pearly Gates ( work together to apprehend the impostors. 

## Trailer

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## Cast 
- [Peter Sellers](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-peter-sellers-actor) as "Pearly" Gates
- Lionel Jeffries as Inspector Fred "Nosey" Parker
- Bernard Cribbins as "Nervous" O'Toole
- Davy Kaye as Trainer King
- Nanette Newman as Valerie
- Bill Kerr as Jack Coombes
- Ed Devereaux as "Bluey" May
- John Le Mesurier as Assistant Commissioner
- Irene Browne as Dowager
- Martin Boddey as Superintendent Forest
- Arthur Mullard as "Brassknuckles"
- Dermot Kelly as Misery Martin
- Graham Stark as Sidney Cooper
- Vanda Godsell as Annette
- Tutte Lemkow as Siggy Schmoltz
- Barry Keegan as Alf
- John Junkin as Maurice
- Cardew Robinson as Mailman
- Marianne Stone as Woman in Front Row at the Meeting


Director: Cliff Owen

Writer: John Warren, Len Heath

Genre: Comedy

Release Date (Streaming): Sep 22, 2017

## Theme
"The Wrong Arm of the Law" revolves around the theme of organized crime and law enforcement. It humorously portrays the clash between a gang of Australian criminals and the London police, highlighting the unexpected partnership between a detective and a crime boss to tackle the impostors.



## Production Challenges
The [production](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-filmmaking) of the film faced various challenges, including coordinating the comedic elements with the action sequences and ensuring the seamless integration of the diverse cast's performances.

## Settings
The film is set in London, and it captures the essence of the city in the 1960s. The settings range from the criminal underworld to the law enforcement agencies, providing a diverse backdrop for the [story](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-story).

## Visual Styles and Techniques
The film employs classic visual styles and techniques of 1960s British comedies, including dynamic [camera](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-camera) work, vibrant set designs, and expressive performances by the cast. These elements contribute to the film's comedic and dramatic impact.

## Trivia and Fun Facts
- Some scenes were filmed in Teddington, South West London.
- The film features a stellar cast of renowned British [actors](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-actor-actress), including Peter Sellers, Lionel Jeffries, and Bernard Cribbins, known for their contributions to the comedy [genre](https://inleo.io/@leoglossary/leoglossary-genre-film).


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