The Wrong Box (1966)

Name: The Wrong Box
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1966
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: John Mills, Ralph Richardson, Michael Caine, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore

1h 45m United Kingdom

Comedy

Plot

Set in Victorian England, a quirky rivalry unfolds between two brothers, each vying for a family fortune that hinges on who will outlive the other. Complications arise as they concoct elaborate schemes to ensure one appears to have survived the other. Their antics lead to a series of humorous misadventures, tangled with mistaken identities and unexpected twists. As the brothers navigate their increasingly absurd plans, the true nature of family loyalty and greed emerges, offering a delightful blend of comedy and moral reflection.

Cast

John Mills Ralph Richardson Michael Caine Peter Cook Dudley Moore Nanette Newman Tony Hancock Peter Sellers Cicely Courtneidge Wilfrid Lawson Thorley Walters Gerald Sim Peter Graves Irene Handl Norman Bird