The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
An unexpected bond develops between a fugitive killer and a runaway orphan on an odyssey across England.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
46 audience votes
Key crew
- Charles CrichtonDirector
- Jack WhittinghamScreenplay
Cast
- Dirk BogardeChris Lloyd
- Jon WhiteleyRobbie
- Elizabeth SellarsMagda Lloyd
- Kay WalshMrs. Sykes
- Frederick PiperMr. Sykes
- Julian SomersJack Lloyd
- Jane AirdMrs. Campbell
- Geoffrey KeenDetective Inspector Deakin
- Jack StewartMr. Campbell
- Douglas BlackwellDetective Sergeant Grayson
- Sam KyddPotman
- Leonard WhitePolice Station Sergeant
Stills
Themes
london, englandscotlandfilm noirfugitiveon the runpost warcorporal punishmentwanted manbonding