
Only Two Can Play
1962, Comedy/Drama, 1h 46m
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Movie Info
With an unsatisfying home life and career, librarian John Lewis (Peter Sellers) spends most of his time daydreaming of illicit affairs with attractive women. On one such day, gorgeous Elizabeth Gruffydd-Williams (Mai Zetterling), the wife of prominent community figure Vernon Williams, walks into his life. Soon the two are plotting a passionate love affair, but somehow never seem to make it work. Meanwhile, Lewis' wife, Jean (Virginia Maskell), waits for him to come around.
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
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Original Language: English (United Kingdom)
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Director: Sidney Gilliat
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Producer: Leslie Gilliat
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Writer: Bryan Forbes
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Runtime:
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Distributor: RCA/Columbia, Kingsley-International Pictures Inc.
Cast & Crew

Peter Sellers
John Lewis

Mai Zetterling
Liz

Virginia Maskell
Jean Lewis

Richard Attenborough
Gareth L. Probert

Kenneth Griffith
Ieuan Jenkins

Maudie Edwards
Mrs. Edna Davies

Frederick Piper
Mr. Davies

Graham Stark
Hyman

John Arnatt
Bill

Sheila Manahan
Mrs. Jenkins

John Le Mesurier
Salter

Raymond Huntley
Vernon

David Davies
Benyon

Meredith Edwards
Clergyman

Eynon Evans
Town Hall Clerk

Marjie Lawrence
Girl in Bus

Sidney Gilliat
Director

Leslie Gilliat
Producer

Bryan Forbes
Writer
Critic Reviews for Only Two Can Play
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Nov 11, 2008Sellers in fine form as Welsh librarian in understated sex comedy. Fun to see him in scenes with the actor who would later be Clouseau's assistant in 'A Shot In The Dark.' Attenborough has a great time in small role of pompous local playwright.
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