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directed by Robert Lynn and starring

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. In the film, a police detective goes undercover to infiltrate a safe-breaking outfit.

Cast

- Sabina Farlow *

- Rick Hogan *

- Maudie *

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- Drake *

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- Supt. Jeffcote * Frank Hawkins - Sgt. Jarvie * Walter Brown - Vic Farlow * David Courtney - Mark * Peter Allenby - Patterson * Bill Dancy - Johnny Stevens * Dan Meaden - Country Policeman * Ted Bushell - Prison Trustee *

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- TV announcer * Johnny Briggs - Willis * David Cargill - Librarian *

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- Darnell * Douglas Cameron - Warder Benham * David Ensor - Judge * Tony Shepherd - Squad Car Policeman

Critical reception

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'' gave the film 2 out of 4 stars, and wrote, "the film is stylish and witty at times, but its pace just isn't as fast as it should be."

References

External links

* 1961 films British crime drama films 1961 crime films 1960s English-language films Films directed by Robert Lynn Police detective films Films with screenplays by Berkely Mather 1960s British films {{1960s-crime-film-stub