Top billed cast

1. 

   John Gregson

   Inspector Parnell

2. 

   Alec Clunes

   Anthony Chester

3. 

   Robert Shaw

   Marlowe

4. 

   Helen Cherry

   Robbie

5. 

   Betty McDowall

   Maggie Parnell

6. 

   William Hartnell

   Freddie Maddox

7. 

   Harry Fowler

   Smiley

8. 

   Alan Wheatley

   Assistant Commissioner Bewley

9. 

   Kenneth Cope

   Sergeant Grey

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-10-21

A surprisingly engaging feature sees John Gregson as a detective ("Insp. Parnell") brought into investigate the kidnap of the son of the wealthy "Chester" (Alec Clunes). Interestingly the kidnapper "Marlow" (Robert Shaw) has locked the child into an attic room in an unknown London address then gone to the man's home to demand the ransom in person - so we know all the characters from the start. Midway through, he there is an altercation and suffice to say the policeman has to try and track down the child from scratch. It's quite suspenseful, and the tight-knit cast keep the story moving well wi...read the rest

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

Keywords

• race against time
• bomb