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Impulse

1954-01-01 · 80 min · ★ 4.6

Crime · Drama

An American realtor living in England is dissatisfied with what he believes to be his humdrum life. One weekend while his wife is out of town, he gives a ride to a woman he sees stranded on the road. One thing leads to another, and he soon finds himself enmeshed in a plot involving a diamond robbery, gangsters and murder.

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Directors
Cy Endfield
Production companies
Tempean Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyAlan Curtis
Constance SmithConstance SmithLila Ray
Joy SheltonJoy SheltonElizabeth Curtis
Jack AllenJack AllenFreddie James
James CarneyJack Forrester
Cyril ChamberlainCyril ChamberlainGray
Cameron HallCameron HallJoe
Bruce BeebyBruce BeebyHarry Winters
John HorsleyJohn Horsleypolice officer
Jean St. ClairJean St. Clair
Michael BalfourMichael Balfouruncredited
Kenneth CopeKenneth Copeuncredited
Sam KyddSam Kydduncredited
Charles Lambuncredited

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