Passport to Treason (1956)
After being consulted by a friend concerning a murder case, a private eye learns the friend has become the next victim. Passport to Treason was put together by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman, the same team who’d later collaborate on the UK TV series The Saint. Rod Cameron stars as an American private eye, stationed in London. For the sake of a murdered friend, the detective takes over the dead man’s case, which turns out to have international ramifications. The villains are members of a phony pacifistic society, all of whom harbor plans for taking over the world.
Director: Robert S. Baker
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 1956
Cast
- Rod Cameron - Mike O'Kelly
- Lois Maxwell - Diane Boyd
- Clifford Evans - Orlando Syms
- Peter Illing - Giorgio Sacchi
- Marianne Stone - Miss 'Jonesy' Jones
- Douglas Wilmer - Dr. Randolph
- John Colicos - Pietro
- Andrew Faulds - Barrett
Screenplay
- Kenneth R. Hayles (Screenplay)
- Norman Hudis (Screenplay)
- Paddy Manning O'Brine (Novel)
Production: Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
london, england, private eye, crime syndicate
More Films by Director: Robert S. Baker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Passport to Treason about?
- After being consulted by a friend concerning a murder case, a private eye learns the friend has become the next victim. Passport to Treason was put together by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman, the same team who’d later collaborate on the UK TV series The Saint. Rod Cameron stars as an American private eye, stationed in London. For the sake of a murdered friend, the detective takes over the dead man’s case, which turns out to have international ramifications. The villains are members of a phony pacifistic society, all of whom harbor plans for taking over the world.
- Who directed Passport to Treason?
- Passport to Treason was directed by Robert S. Baker.
- Who stars in Passport to Treason?
- Passport to Treason stars Rod Cameron, Lois Maxwell, Clifford Evans, Peter Illing, Marianne Stone, Douglas Wilmer.
- How long is Passport to Treason?
- Passport to Treason has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Passport to Treason?
- Passport to Treason is a Crime, Mystery, Drama film.
- Where was Passport to Treason produced?
- Passport to Treason was produced in United Kingdom.