Couples and Robbers [244393] Released: 1981-10-07 Revenue: $0 Budget: $0 Profit: $0 Runtime: 29 mins Popularity: 0.3081 Vote Average: 5.333 Vote Count: 6 Overview: Couples and Robbers is a 1981 English language comedy/crime film written and directed by Clare Peploe, starring Frances Low, Rik Mayall and Peter Eyre. Two couples -- one with all the riches that dreams are made of, the other with only dreams and schemes -- are brought together by the plotting of the poorer couple. A pair of newlyweds wander through the city streets, bickering about their poverty, until they are distracted by the opulent home of a lawyer. Impulsively, the couple makes off with the lawyer's vehicle for one night of extravagant indulgence. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Cast [4] Frances LowWendy Anne MacDo Rik MayallMorris David Boy Peter EyreWalter Frank GrimesJulian Miller Trailers