The Ladykillers (1955) -- What Makes This Movie Great? (Episode 18)

Want a great, dark comedy that anybody could watch, including preteen kids? It’s rare to find one, but the 1955 English movie “The Ladykillers“ is exactly that. The movie stars Alec Guinness as a deceptive would-be bank robber, who rents out a room in an older lady’s house, where he and four other co-conspirators plot a crime. Meanwhile, the old lady remains oblivious to their plot. But will she catch on? And what will they do if she does? See for more great movie criticism.