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Assault

1971-02-11 · 91 min · ★ 5.5

Crime · Drama · Horror · Mystery

After a schoolgirl is raped while taking a short cut through the local woods, and another murdered a few days later, the police are baffled. With the help of a reporter, and against the wishes of a local psychologist, a young schoolteacher uses herself as bait to lure the perpetrator out.

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Directors
Sidney Hayers
Production companies
George H. Brown Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Suzy KendallSuzy KendallJulie West
Frank FinlayFrank FinlayDet. Chief Supt. Velyan
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesReporter
James LaurensonJames LaurensonGreg Lomax
Lesley-Anne DownLesley-Anne DownTessa Hurst
Tony BeckleyTony BeckleyLeslie Sanford
Anthony AinleyAnthony AinleyMr. Bartell
Dilys HamlettDilys HamlettMrs. Sanford
James CosmoJames CosmoDet. Sgt. Beale
Marianne StoneMarianne StoneMatron
Allan CuthbertsonAllan CuthbertsonCoroner
Kit TaylorDoctor
Janet LynnGirl in Library
Patrick JordanPatrick JordanSgt. Milton
Anabel LittledaleSusan Miller
Tom ChattoPolice Doctor
Jan ButlinDay Receptionist
William HoylandWilliam HoylandChemist in Hospital
John SwindellsJohn SwindellsDesk Sergeant
Jill CareyNight Receptionist

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