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Only When I Larf

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Richard Attenborough, David Hemmings

Silas, an ex-army officer, and Bob, his assistant, are a pair of nifty con-men. After a particularly successful trick which nets them a quarter of a million dollars they set up home with the beautiful Liz. Soon the trio plans another even more elaborate swindle.

(Films: page 26)

Contributors

Screenplay:
John Salmon
Based on the novel by/Producer:
Len Deighton
Producer:
Brian Duffy
Director:
Basil Dearden
Silas:
Richard Attenborough
Bob:
David Hemmings
Liz:
Alexandra Stewart
Spencer:
Nicholas Pennell
Diana:
Melissa Stribling
Gee Gee Gray:
Terence Alexander
Awana:
Edric Connor
General Sakut:
Clifton Jones
All Lin:
Calvin Lockhart
Spider:
Brian Grellis
Jones:
David Healy
Foster:
Alan Gifford
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