Character Relationships in Only When I Larf

Bob (played by David Hemmings) appears in Only When I Larf. Silas's son and a versatile con artist. Works multiple disguises including a secretary, security guard, and Appleyard. Shares a complex dynamic with his step-mother Liz, with whom he plots to double-cross Silas. Successfully escapes with the final cash payout. Liz (played by Alexandra Stewart) appears in Only When I Larf. Silas's wife and a core member of the con team. Handles logistics like cash withdrawals and poses as a secretary. Plots a two-way split with Bob to exclude Silas from the final score, ultimately driving off alone with the money. Spencer (played by Nicholas Pennell) appears in Only When I Larf. A wealthy businessman targeted by the trio in London. Convinced by Bob's alias to invest in a fabricated Lebanese deal, resulting in him being extorted for £500,000 under the guise of a 20% commission. Awana (played by Edric Connor) appears in Only When I Larf. An arms buyer in Africa who hires Gee Gee Gray. Deemed incompetent by the operation's true leader and ends up gagged in a crate after the con proceeds without him. Spider (played by Brian Grellis) appears in Only When I Larf. Bob's contact at the Carlton Hotel. Identifies Spencer for Bob and facilitates the initial meeting that allows the trio to begin their London extortion scheme.

Character Relationship Map: Only When I Larf

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Only When I Larf (1968) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Canonical Relationships

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Story Dynamics

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Story Analysis

A family-based confidence team moves through layered disguises, escalating frauds, and internal betrayals until one member escapes with the final cash.

Plot Progression

  1. The Office Confidence Game
  2. Family Beneath the Disguises
  3. The Target at the Carlton
  4. The Lebanese Money Trap
  5. The Lone Escape

Directed by Basil Dearden

Only When I Larf (1968) · 7.1/10 · adventure, comedy

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