The Harassed Hero (1954)

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Poor Mr. Murray Selwyn (Guy Middleton)! He's suffering from 'Acute Apprehension Complex' and his doctors have strongly recommended that he avoid any stress or excitement in his life. Unfortunately -- thanks to a chance encounter in a London taxi cab -- he now finds himself at the very centre of an explosive international criminal caper and his life is filled with suitcases full of hot money, desperate gunmen and vanishing bodies! More dangerous still, he's been cared for by the rather ravishing Nurse Brook (Joan Winmill Brown) -- a girl guaranteed to stimulate any red-blooded English gentleman! How much excitement can one man take?

Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 61 min
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Original Language: en

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caper comedy

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More Films by Director: Maurice Elvey
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Harassed Hero about?
Poor Mr. Murray Selwyn (Guy Middleton)! He's suffering from 'Acute Apprehension Complex' and his doctors have strongly recommended that he avoid any stress or excitement in his life. Unfortunately -- thanks to a chance encounter in a London taxi cab -- he now finds himself at the very centre of an explosive international criminal caper and his life is filled with suitcases full of hot money, desperate gunmen and vanishing bodies! More dangerous still, he's been cared for by the rather ravishing Nurse Brook (Joan Winmill Brown) -- a girl guaranteed to stimulate any red-blooded English gentleman! How much excitement can one man take?
Who directed The Harassed Hero?
The Harassed Hero was directed by Maurice Elvey.
Who stars in The Harassed Hero?
The Harassed Hero stars Guy Middleton, Joan Winmill Brown, Elwyn Brook-Jones, Mary Mackenzie, Harold Goodwin.
How long is The Harassed Hero?
The Harassed Hero has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
What genre is The Harassed Hero?
The Harassed Hero is a Comedy, Thriller film.