It's Not Cricket (1949)

Name: It's Not Cricket
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Released: 1949
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Basil Radford, Naunton Wayne, Susan Shaw, Maurice Denham, Nigel Buchanan

1h 17m United Kingdom

Adventure Comedy

Plot

After being dismissed from Army Intelligence, two hapless gentlemen, Radford and Wayne, embark on a misguided career as private detectives. Their venture spirals into a comical mess, filled with quintessential British absurdity. Initially set in Germany, their bumbling escapades lead them to cross paths with a previously escaped Nazi and a mysterious missing diamond. This misadventure showcases the duo's cluelessness, as they navigate a series of missteps that reveal their utter lack of understanding in the world they’ve chosen to enter. The story unfolds with wit and charm, highlighting their chaotic attempts at sleuthing.

Cast

Basil Radford Naunton Wayne Susan Shaw Maurice Denham Nigel Buchanan Alan Wheatley Jane Carr Patrick Waddington Edward Lexy Leslie Dwyer Frederick Piper Diana Dors Mary Hinton Margaret Withers Brian Oulton