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Cosh Boy

1953-02-01 · 75 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Crime

Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things get increasingly dangerous when their behavior escalates to larger crimes.

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Directors
Lewis Gilbert
Production companies
Angel Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

James KenneyJames KenneyRoy Walsh
Joan CollinsJoan CollinsRene Collins
Betty Ann DaviesBetty Ann DaviesElsie Walsh
Robert AyresRobert AyresBob Stevens
Hermione BaddeleyHermione BaddeleyMrs. Collins
Hermione GingoldHermione GingoldQueenie
Nancy RobertsGran Walsh
Laurence NaismithLaurence NaismithInspector Donaldson
Ian WhittakerIan WhittakerAlfie Collins
Sidney JamesSidney JamesDesk Sergeant
Johnny BriggsJohnny BriggsSkinny Johnson
Stanley EscanePete
Michael McKeagBrian
Sean LynchSean LynchDarkey
Edward EvansWoods
Cameron HallCameron HallMr. Beverley
Arthur HowardArthur HowardRegistrar (uncredited)
Walter HuddWalter HuddMagistrate (uncredited)
Vi KaleyVi KaleyJess (uncredited)
Anthony OliverDoctor (uncredited)

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