

Only When I Larf
1968, English. Directed by Basil Dearden.
These Three Do Everything Together
A trio of globetrotting confidence tricksters hatch an elaborate scheme to swindle an African representative by selling him crates of scrap metal instead of anti-tank guns. As they operate across locations worldwide, personal tensions, a love triangle and backstabbing double-crosses develop within.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 27 May 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Salmon
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What Only When I Larf is based on
Only When I Larf is based on Only When I Larf (1968) by Len Deighton, published by Sphere Books.
1968
Only When I Larf
By Len Deighton
Published by Sphere Books
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Only When I Larf runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Only When I Larf isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Only When I Larf?
If you liked Only When I Larf, try Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, Dick Tracy, Topkapi.
Who directed Only When I Larf?
Only When I Larf (1968) was directed by Basil Dearden and stars Richard Attenborough, David Hemmings, Alexandra Stewart.
What is Only When I Larf based on?
Only When I Larf is based on Only When I Larf (1968) by Len Deighton, published by Sphere Books.