Touch of Death (1961 film)
Touch of Death is a 1961 black and white British crime genre film directed by Lance Comfort and starring William Lucas.[1]
| Touch of Death | |
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| Directed by | Lance Comfort |
| Produced by | Lewis Linzee |
| Written by | Lyn Fairhurst, Aubrey Cash and Wilfred Josephs (story) |
| Starring | William Lucas |
| Music by | Johnny Douglas |
| Cinematography | Basil Emmott |
| Edited by | John Trumper |
Production company | Helion Pictures |
| Distributed by | Planet Film Distributors |
Release date | 1961, United Kingdom |
Running time | 58 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Premise
A criminal gang pull off a big robbery, unaware the cash has been infected with toxic poison. The thieves hide out on a Thames houseboat and terrorise its female occupant (Jan Waters), before they start dying.
Cast
- William Lucas as Pete Mellor
- David Sumner as Len Williams
- Ray Barrett as Maxwell
- Jan Waters as Jackie
- Frank Coda as Sgt. Byrne
- Roberta Tovey as Pam
- Geoffrey Denton as Baxter
- Lane Meddick as Morgan
- Ann Martin as Mrs. Morgan
- Christopher Brett as Mike
- Clifford Earl as Mr. Grey
- Alethea Charlton as Mrs. Grey
Critical reception
AllMovie wrote, "Director Lance Comfort wasn't what you could call inspired, but he sure knew how to sustain audience interest."[2]
References
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