

The Siege of Pinchgut
1959-08-01 · 100 min · ★ 6.3
An escaped prisoner is trying to clear his name.
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- Directors
- Harry Watt
- Production companies
- Ealing Studios, Associated British Picture Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Aldo RayMatt Kirk
Heather SearsAnn Fulton
Neil McCallumJohnny Kirk
Victor MaddernBert
Carlo GiustiniLuke (as Carlo Justini)
Alan TilvernSuperintendent Hanna
Barbara MullenMrs. Fulton
Gerry DugganPat Fulton
Kenneth J. WarrenPolice Commissioner (as Kenneth Warren)
Grant TaylorConstable Macey
Richard VernonUnder Secretary
Martin BoddeyBrigadier
Robert RiettiLuke (Uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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