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The Rivals
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The Rivals

1963-05-01 · 56 min · ★ 6.0

Crime

A pair of hoodlums steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whose daughter has just been kidnapped. The two gangsters stole the abductor's car and when they find the note, they decide to take advantage of the situation and collect the money.

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Directors
Max Varnel
Production companies
Merton Park Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack GwillimJack GwillimRolf Nelson
Erica RogersKim Harris
Brian SmithSteve Houston
Tony GarnettJimmy Vosler
Barry LinehanBarry LinehanPaul Kenyon
Murray HayneAlex Nichols
Howard GreeneEddy McQuire
Philip LathamPhilip LathamLawrence
Maria LennardPhillipa Martin
Jack RodneyMick O'Leary
Donna PearsonChristina Neilson
Anthony BaileyJumbo Johnson
Michael MellingerMichael MellingerWaiter
Ann BassettLift Attendant
Peter ThomasPolice Constable
Oliver MacGreevyOliver MacGreevyCafe Owner
George Grimshaw BrownDouglas

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