The Siege of Pinchgut

Aug 1, 1959

1h 40m

★ 6.0

THE MOST CHILLING ULTIMATUM EVER HURLED AT THE SCREEN!..."do what I say or I'll blow the whole city to hell!"

Overview

An escaped prisoner is trying to clear his name.

Genres

Action

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Ealing Studios

Associated British Picture Corporation

The Siege of Pinchgut Trailers

Cast

Matt Kirk

Aldo Ray

Ann Fulton

Heather Sears

Johnny Kirk

Neil McCallum

Bert

Victor Maddern

Luke (as Carlo Justini)

Carlo Giustini

Superintendent Hanna

Alan Tilvern

Mrs. Fulton

Barbara Mullen

Pat Fulton

Gerry Duggan

Police Commissioner (as Kenneth Warren)

Kenneth J. Warren

Constable Macey

Grant Taylor

Sergeant Drake (as Derek Barnes)

Deryck Barnes

Under Secretary

Richard Vernon

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