No. This is an original screen play written by American writer, William Rose, after he had a dream in which all he had to do was remember it enough to write it all down.
Five oddball criminals planning a bank robbery rent rooms on a cul-de-sac from an octogenarian widow under the pretext that they are classical musicians.
How much did The Ladykillers earn at the worldwide box office?
$47,400
How much did The Ladykillers earn at the US box office?
$23,200
What is The Ladykillers rated?
Not Rated
What genre is The Ladykillers?
Comedy and Crime
How many awards has The Ladykillers won?
2 awards
How many awards has The Ladykillers been nominated for?
6 nominations
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By what name was The Ladykillers (1955) officially released in India in English?