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Recoil

1953-08-01 · 79 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Drama

A jeweller is killed in a gang robbery leaving the daughter as the only witness. When the police can't build a case against him she decides to go undercover to infiltrate the home of the killer's brother. Slowly she is drawn into the world of the rival gangs.

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Directors
John Gilling
Production companies
Tempean Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kieron MooreKieron MooreNicholas Conway
Elizabeth SellarsElizabeth SellarsJean Talbot
Edward UnderdownEdward UnderdownMichael Conway
John HorsleyJohn HorsleyInspector Trubridge
Robert RaglanRobert RaglanSergeant Perkins
Ethel O'SheaMrs Conway
Martin BensonMartin BensonFarnborough
Anthony PellyBentock
Derek BlomfieldDerek BlomfieldWilbur
Robert MooreRobert MooreRoger
Bill LoweWalters
Michael BalfourMichael BalfourParkes
Mike McCarthyTaxi Drive
Ian FlemingIan FlemingTalbot
Marguerite BrennanMichael's Maid
Louise GraingerMichael's Nurse
Daphne NewtonMiss Crall
Michael KellyCrouch
John WatsonPaul

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