Clash by Night

Aug 29, 1964

1h 15m

★ 7.0

Overview

A gangster is caught and arrested by police. When he's being transported by bus -- filled with innocent civilians -- it's hi-jacked by his gang in attempt to free their boss. They hide out. As the authorities close in they threaten to torch the barn the escapee and his men are hiding in -- with their hostage inside.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Grand National Pictures

Clash by Night Trailers

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Cast

Martin Lord

Terence Longdon

Nita Lord

Jennifer Jayne

Doug Roberts

Harry Fowler

Victor

Peter Sallis

Alan Wheatley

John Arnatt

Hilda Fenemore

Arthur Lovegrove

Vanda Godsell

Richard Carpenter

Mark Dignam

Robert Brown

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