Couples and Robbers

Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples -- one with all the riches that dreams are made of, the other with only dreams and schemes -- are brought together by the plotting of the poorer couple. A pair of newlyweds wander through the city streets, bickering about their poverty, until they are distracted by the opulent home of a lawyer. Impulsively, the couple makes off with the lawyer's vehicle for one night of extravagant indulgence. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Cast

Frances Low

Wendy Anne MacDonald

Rik Mayall

Morris David Boyd

Peter Eyre

Walter

Frank Grimes

Julian Miller

Crew

Clare Peploe

Director

Ernie Eban

Writer

Clare Peploe

Writer