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13/05/1946 Crime, Drama 1h 32m
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Overview

Small-time jewel thief Leo Martin is deserted by his partners-in-crime, club owner Gus Loman and driver Hatchett, when the robbery they are committing goes wrong. After serving his prison sentence, Leo emerges with an intricate plan for revenge. Leo implicates Loman, as well as his amoral boss, Gregory Lang, for murder -- but Inspector Rogers suspects Leo.

  1. John Harlow

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. William Hartnell

    Leo Martin

  2. Raymond Lovell

    Gus Loman

  3. Robert Beatty

    Det. Insp. Rogers

  4. Herbert Lom

    Gregory Lang

  5. Joyce Howard

    Carol Dane

  6. Alan Wheatley

    Noel Penn

  7. Cyril Smith

    Det. Sgt. Charlie Weeks

  8. Elsie Wagstaff

    Mrs. Wilkins

  9. Ian Fleming

    Prison governor

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2022-04-04
Petty thief "Leo" (William Hartnell) is left high and dry by his cohorts when a robbery goes wrong. Determined on vengeance when he is eventually released from jail, he sets out to settle accounts with "Loman" (Raymond Lovell) and his lackey "Hatchett" (Victor Weske). Prison and rage have hardened this man, and "Loman", for one, underestimates the determination of "Leo". That's an error he soon rues as he is soon not only cleverly implicated in a murder but also put onto the radar of the formidable "Lang" (Herbert Lom) who has a very non-nonsense reputation! Robert Beatty could hardly be calle...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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