How does Only When I Larf end?

In the final act ("Lebanese Betrayal and Escape"): The final con in Lebanon devolves into mutual suspicion, culminating in Liz's solo escape with the money and the trio's ironic laughter.

Only When I Larf (1968) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Only When I Larf
Genre: adventure, comedy
Released: 1968
Rating: 7.1

Plot Analysis Summary

A trio of con artists navigate shifting loyalties and elaborate scams across multiple continents, culminating in a final betrayal.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The New York Deception

Shifting Alliances in Africa

The London Extortion Scheme

Lebanese Betrayal and Escape

A master conman leads a pair of British accomplices on an international adventure of highly profitable dirty tricks.

Directed by

Basil Dearden

Key Cast

Richard Attenborough — Silas
David Hemmings — Bob
Alexandra Stewart — Liz
Nicholas Pennell — Spencer
Melissa Stribling — Diana

Rating: 7.1/10 (5 votes)