The Rivals (1963)
A pair of hoodlums steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whose daughter has just been kidnapped. The two gangsters stole the abductor's car and when they find the note, they decide to take advantage of the situation and collect the money.
Director: Max Varnel
Genre: Crime
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: May 1, 1963
Cast
- Jack Gwillim - Rolf Nelson
- Erica Rogers - Kim Harris
- Brian Smith - Steve Houston
- Tony Garnett - Jimmy Vosler
- Barry Linehan - Paul Kenyon
- Murray Hayne - Alex Nichols
- Howard Greene - Eddy McQuire
- Philip Latham - Lawrence
- Maria Lennard - Phillipa Martin
- Jack Rodney - Mick O'Leary
Screenplay
- John Roddick (Screenplay)
- Edgar Wallace (Original Story)
Music: Bernard Ebbinghouse
Cinematography: James Wilson
Editing: Derek Holding
Production: Merton Park Studios
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
child kidnapping, ransom demand
More Films by Director: Max Varnel
More Films in Genre: Crime
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rivals about?
- A pair of hoodlums steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whose daughter has just been kidnapped. The two gangsters stole the abductor's car and when they find the note, they decide to take advantage of the situation and collect the money.
- Who directed The Rivals?
- The Rivals was directed by Max Varnel.
- Who stars in The Rivals?
- The Rivals stars Jack Gwillim, Erica Rogers, Brian Smith, Tony Garnett, Barry Linehan, Murray Hayne.
- How long is The Rivals?
- The Rivals has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Rivals?
- The Rivals is a Crime film.
- Where was The Rivals produced?
- The Rivals was produced in United Kingdom.