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Dead Man's Kit (1980)

Movie 86 min

Drama

After shore-leave in Lisbon for the crew of HMS Diana, Master-at-Arms 'Toby' Toberman makes an official complaint to the ship's Captain about the behaviour of an officer he saw in a casino. Following the ship's 'Sod's Opera' party, Toby is reported missing from the deck - presumed lost overboard. Was it an accident or suicide - or was he given the proverbial push?

Tom Clenaghan Writer Colin Bucksey Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 30, 1980
Runtime
86 min
Language
Studio
Southern Television

Cast

Larry Lamb Larry Lamb CPO Chalkey White Philip Locke Philip Locke Cmdr. Lloyd Maurice Colbourne Maurice Colbourne Lt. Cmdr. Kobahl Nell Campbell Nell Campbell Zoe Summers Clive Merrison Clive Merrison Commander Maybury Cherie Lunghi Cherie Lunghi Stephanie Victoria Fairbrother Jean Toberman Paul Kember Peters Jamie Foreman Jamie Foreman Operator 1 Timothy Block Operator 2 Richard Kane Winterman William Russell William Russell Senior Officer

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Man's Kit about?
After shore-leave in Lisbon for the crew of HMS Diana, Master-at-Arms 'Toby' Toberman makes an official complaint to the ship's Captain about the behaviour of an officer he saw in a casino. Following the ship's 'Sod's Opera' party, Toby is reported missing from the deck - presumed lost overboard. Was it an accident or suicide - or was he given the proverbial push?
Who directed Dead Man's Kit?
Dead Man's Kit was directed by Colin Bucksey.
Who stars in Dead Man's Kit?
Dead Man's Kit stars Larry Lamb, Philip Locke, Maurice Colbourne, Nell Campbell.
When was Dead Man's Kit released?
Dead Man's Kit is a 1980 drama film.
Where can I watch Dead Man's Kit?
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