When his best friend is murdered inside a London dancehall, a cab driver and his girlfriend involve themselves in the investigation and discover a major criminal operation hiding behind the club's friendly facade.
Richard Attenborough
Ted Peters
Sheila Sim
Joy Goodall
Barry Jones
E. J. Gregory
Barry K. Barnes
Paul Baker
Judy Kelly
Toni Masters
John Warwick
Det. Insp. Carter
Garry Marsh
Det. Sgt. Murray
Diana Dors
Annette
Bill Owen
Dave Robinson
Cyril Chamberlain
Henchman "Sniffy"
Peter Croft
Johnny, bartender-henchman
Danny Green
Henchman Sid
Norman Shelley
Stage Door Keeper (uncredited)
Bartlett Mullins
Club Barman (uncredited)
Patricia Dainton
Pam (unconfirmed)
Dirk Bogarde
Policeman (uncredited)
Joy Harington
Friendly Barmaid (uncredited)
John Salew
Pogson
Johnnie Schofield
Fred (uncredited)
Harry Terry
Man Outside Taxi Garage (uncredited)
Dennis Wyndham
Sam (uncredited)
Jon Pertwee
Police Constable (uncredited)
Director
John Paddy Carstairs
Screenplay
Brock Williams
Story
Peter Fraser
November 12, 2022
6
Not really the best title for this ordinary British crime-noir, but Richard Attenborough ("Ted") and Shiela Sim ("Joy") put in a decent effort. He is a London taxi driver who finds himself embroiled in some criminal activities when his wartime friend is found murdered. The trail leads both him and the police to a nightclub run by "Gregory" (Barry Jones) and his MC "Baker" (Barry K. Barnes). The pair decide that "Joy" may be able to help their investigation by taking a job as an hostess at the club, but is she putting herself and him in even more danger as the gang soon realise that they are onto them? This packs quite a bit into eighty minutes and both at the top of the bill do their jobs efficiently - as does the under-stated Jones. The ending is a bit weakly predictable and it rather dialogue heavy, but it's still quite a watchable afternoon feature with a bit of menace, a little humour and a fine collection of hats!
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00