The Child and the Killer (1959)
Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
Director: Max Varnel
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: February 1, 1959
Cast
- Richard Williams - Tommy
- Ryck Rydon - Mather
- Patricia Driscoll - Peggy
- Robert Arden - Joe
- Gordon Sterne - Sergeant
- John McLaren - Major Finch
Screenplay
- Brian Clemens (Story)
- Eldon Howard (Story)
Music: Albert Elms
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Maurice Rootes
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Max Varnel
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Child and the Killer about?
- Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
- Who directed The Child and the Killer?
- The Child and the Killer was directed by Max Varnel.
- Who stars in The Child and the Killer?
- The Child and the Killer stars Richard Williams, Ryck Rydon, Patricia Driscoll, Robert Arden, Gordon Sterne, John McLaren.
- How long is The Child and the Killer?
- The Child and the Killer has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is The Child and the Killer?
- The Child and the Killer is a Crime, Drama film.