The Ladykillers

A crew of thieves led by Professor Marcus (Alec Guinness) pulls off a daring heist and tricks their elderly landlady, who believes them to be a string quintet, into sneaking the loot past the authorities. When things don’t go as planned, the crew must improvise to keep their treasure and to ensure the old woman’s silence.

Awards and Recognition:
Best Original Screenplay nomination (Academy Awards, 1957)
Best British Actress, Best British Screenplay (BAFTA Awards, 1956)
Best British Film, Best Film from any Source nominations (BAFTA Awards, 1956)