Loot (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1970, Loot is a comedy and crime film directed by Silvio Narizzano, running about 101 minutes. “We knock off anything - bodies, banks and birds!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two bank robbers, Dennis and Hal, are on the run from the police after a successful heist. Needing somewhere to hide the loot, they turn to a funeral parlour where they stash the cash in Hal's recently-deceased mother's coffin. Taking the coffin, they turn to Hal's father and hide it in the bathroom of his hotel. Before long the hotel is host to the eccentric Inspector Truscott.
Who’s in it. Loot stars Richard Attenborough as Inspector Truscott, Lee Remick as Nurse Fay McMahon, Hywel Bennett as Dennis and Milo O’Shea as Mr. McLeavy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Loot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Loot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Loot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Loot (1970)?
- In US, Loot is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Loot worth watching?
- Loot holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Loot?
- Loot stars Richard Attenborough, Lee Remick, Hywel Bennett, Milo O’Shea and Roy Holder.
- When was Loot released?
- Loot was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.