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No. This is an original screen play written by American writer, William Rose, after he had a dream in which all he had to do was remember it enough to write it all down.
None, they live happily ever after.
All five of the criminals die, basically by killing each other off.
The old Lady gets to keep all of the money because no one believes her.
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