A film which has developed a considerable cult following over the years, The Wrong Box is a black British comedy that combines Ealing Studio subtlety with a 1960's era cynicism and detachment, all in the re-telling of a Victorian-era story from Robert Louis Stevenson. This curious mélange works remarkably well, although it comes with an odd sensibility, the appeal of which will escape some viewers. The excellent cast is a huge asset; in an ensemble in which all roles are well played, special kudos go to Ralph Richardson, Peter Cook, Michael Caine and Peter Sellers. Richardson, constantly spouting useless trivia, is hilarious, and Cook's hypocritical, larcenous and venal nephew is a portrait to treasure. Some may find Caine too gentle and dim witted, but the film and the role call for a bit of exaggeration. And Sellers' cameo is a priceless piece of comic acting. Director Bryan Forbes gives the film an appropriately quirky feel, and he handles the climactic chase with flair. By turns wacky and weird, Wrong Box is a welcome alternative to standard issue film comedies.