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The Desperate Man (1959)

Movie ★ 5.0 57 min

Crime Drama

Two reporters are held hostage in old castle, by thief, looking for jewels, that he had buried, after robbing a local house.

James Eastwood Writer Peter Maxwell Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 1, 1959
Runtime
57 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt12077420
Language
Studio
Merton Park Studios

Cast

Conrad Phillips Conrad Phillips Curtis Jill Ireland Jill Ireland Carol Bourne William Hartnell William Hartnell Smith Charles Gray Charles Gray Lawson Peter Swanwick Peter Swanwick Hoad Arthur Gomez Landlord Doris Yorke Mrs Figgis Jean Aubrey Jean Aubrey Waitress John Warwick Inspector Cobley Patricia Burke Patricia Burke Miss Prew Ernest Butcher Ernest Butcher Grocer Brian Weske Brian Weske Young Man Marian Collins Young Girl

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Desperate Man about?
Two reporters are held hostage in old castle, by thief, looking for jewels, that he had buried, after robbing a local house.
Who directed The Desperate Man?
The Desperate Man was directed by Peter Maxwell.
Who stars in The Desperate Man?
The Desperate Man stars Conrad Phillips, Jill Ireland, William Hartnell, Charles Gray.
When was The Desperate Man released?
The Desperate Man is a 1959 crime, drama film.
Where can I watch The Desperate Man?
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