Crooks and Coronets
Crooks and Coronets

Crooks and Coronets

1969Movie106 minEnglish

Two crooks are hired to rob an eccentric old lady's estate, but once they get to know her, they can't bring themselves to do it.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Jim O'ConnollyGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A group of crooks attempts to rob a wealthy dowager who lives in a mansion filled with priceless art. However, their plans are complicated by the dowager's eccentric family and her own peculiar habits. The heist quickly devolves into a series of comical mishaps and betrayals as the thieves find themselves outsmarted by their intended victim and her unusual household.

Critical Reception

Crooks and Coronets received a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its lighthearted caper style and attempts at humor, others found the plot convoluted and the comedy occasionally falling flat. The film is often remembered more for its cast, particularly Edwige Fenech in an early role, than for its critical success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted, caper-like premise.
  • Some found the humor to be hit-or-miss.
  • Noted for its ensemble cast, though the plot was sometimes seen as underdeveloped.

Google audience: Audience reception for Crooks and Coronets is not widely documented or easily accessible through public Google reviews, making a specific summary of user likes and dislikes unavailable.

Fun Fact

The film is notable for featuring Edwige Fenech, who would go on to become a major star in Italian genre cinema, particularly in *giallo* and *poliziottesco* films.

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