The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
A gangster is caught and arrested by police. When he's being transported by bus -- filled with innocent civilians -- it's hi-jacked by his gang in attempt to free their boss. They hide out. As the authorities close in they threaten to torch the barn the escapee and his men are hiding in -- with their hostage inside.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Montgomery TullyDirector
- Montgomery TullyScreenplay
- Maurice J. WilsonScreenplay
Cast
- Terence LongdonMartin Lord
- Jennifer JayneNita Lord
- Harry FowlerDoug Roberts
- Peter SallisVictor
- Alan WheatleyCast
- John ArnattCast
- Hilda FenemoreCast
- Arthur LovegroveCast
- Vanda GodsellCast
- Richard CarpenterDanny Watts
- Mark DignamCast
- Robert BrownCast
Stills
Themes
british noir