Only When I Larf (1968) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
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-c...
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 drivi...
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...
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.
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.
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
The plot states that Liz is married to Bob's father, making her Bob's stepmother.
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Liz is introduced to Awana under the alias Miss Smallwood as part of the African operation.
Bob dresses as a corporal and participates in demonstrating anti-tank guns to Awana while the operation intends to provide scrap metal instead.
Spider points out Spencer in the restaurant and invites him to join his table the following night.
Bob meets his friend Spider in the Carlton Hotel kitchens, where Spider identifies Spencer and helps arrange their meeting.
Liz participates in the plan targeting Spencer and later joins Bob and the others during the Lebanese cash operation.
Bob poses as Mr Appleyard and persuades Spencer to believe in a fabricated Lebanese investment deal.
A family-based confidence team moves through layered disguises, escalating frauds, and internal betrayals until one member escapes with the final cash.
Directed by Basil Dearden
Only When I Larf (1968) · 7.1/10 · adventure, comedy
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