What genre is Only Two Can Play?

Only Two Can Play is categorised as Comedy.

Who stars in Only Two Can Play?

Richard Attenborough, Mai Zetterling, Graham Stark, John Le Mesurier, Raymond Huntley appear in the main cast.

Who directed Only Two Can Play?

Sidney Gilliat directed Only Two Can Play.

How long is Only Two Can Play?

Only Two Can Play runs for 1h 46m (106 minutes).

Is Only Two Can Play worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Only Two Can Play?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Only Two Can Play (1962)

Name: Only Two Can Play
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1962
Duration: 106 min
Cast: Richard Attenborough, Mai Zetterling, Graham Stark, John Le Mesurier, Raymond Huntley

Movie 1h 46m ★ 5.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh

Comedy

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Dating from 1962, Only Two Can Play sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Sidney Gilliat. The cast includes Richard Attenborough, Mai Zetterling and Graham Stark. The running time is 1h 46m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.

Synopsis

John Lewis is bored of his job and his wife. Then Liz, wife of a local councillor, sets her sights on him. But this is risky stuff in a Welsh valleys town - if he and Liz ever manage to consummate their affair, that is.

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Questions about Only Two Can Play

What genre is Only Two Can Play?: Only Two Can Play is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Only Two Can Play?: Richard Attenborough, Mai Zetterling, Graham Stark, John Le Mesurier, Raymond Huntley appear in the main cast.
Who directed Only Two Can Play?: Sidney Gilliat directed Only Two Can Play.
How long is Only Two Can Play?: Only Two Can Play runs for 1h 46m (106 minutes).
Is Only Two Can Play worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Only Two Can Play?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.