The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
An insane murderer is on the loose, and gunning for the men who put him away. William Fitch is on the list, and co-opts his buddy Claude Babbington to try and prevent a grisly end.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
16 audience votes
Key crew
- Will HayDirector
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Angus MacPhailScreenplay
- John DightonScreenplay
Cast
- Will HayWilliam Fitch
- Claude HulbertClaude Babbington
- Mervyn JohnsGrimshaw
- Laurence HanraySir Norman
- Aubrey MallalieuMagistrate
- Charles Victor'Safety' Wilson
- Ernest ThesigerFerris
- Eddie Phillips'Basher' Blake
- Leslie HarcourtBarman
- G.H. MulcasterDr. Scudamore
- Lloyd PearsonCol. Chudleigh
- Gibb McLaughlinButler
Stills
Themes
dark comedyealing