Assault (1971)
Evil grows wild... nothing else lives very long.
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.
Director: Sidney Hayers
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: February 11, 1971
Cast
- Suzy Kendall - Julie West
- Frank Finlay - Det. Chief Supt. Velyan
- Freddie Jones - Reporter
- James Laurenson - Greg Lomax
- Lesley-Anne Down - Tessa Hurst
- Tony Beckley - Leslie Sanford
- Anthony Ainley - Mr. Bartell
- Dilys Hamlett - Mrs. Sanford
- James Cosmo - Det. Sgt. Beale
- Marianne Stone - Matron
Screenplay
- John Kruse (Screenplay)
- Kendal Young (Novel)
Music: Eric Rogers
Cinematography: Ken Hodges
Editing: Anthony Palk
Production: George H. Brown Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Locked Room Mysteries, Murder Investigation and Whodunit
Keywords
rape, police, exploitation, stalker, woods, rape victim, murder, psychologist, hospital, schoolgirl, voyeur, murder mystery, art teacher, tabloid reporter, girls' school
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Assault about?
- 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.
- Who directed Assault?
- Assault was directed by Sidney Hayers.
- Who stars in Assault?
- Assault stars Suzy Kendall, Frank Finlay, Freddie Jones, James Laurenson, Lesley-Anne Down, Tony Beckley.
- How long is Assault?
- Assault has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Assault?
- Assault is a Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery film.
- Where was Assault produced?
- Assault was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Assault?
- The themes of Assault include: A Serial Killer Stalking an Innocent Victim, Impossible Murder in a Locked Room, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Locked Room Mysteries, Murder Investigation and Whodunit.