High Jump (1959)
After he accidentally causes the death of his partner, trapeze artist Bill Ryan leaves the circus and sinks into an alcoholic mire of self-pity. Things look up when elegant Jackie Field takes interest in Bill, but she hides a sinister motive. Ignoring Kitty, the shopgirl who adores him, Bill falls for Jackie and joins her gang of thieves, but the daring stunt she has him perform may lead to disaster.
Director: Godfrey Grayson
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: May 1, 1959
Cast
- Richard Wyler - Bill Ryan
- Lisa Daniely - Jackie Field
- Leigh Madison - Kitty
- Michael Peake - Ray Shaw
- Arnold Bell - Tom Rowton
- Nora Gordon - Mrs. Barlow
- Tony Doonan - Frank
- Robert Raglan - Inspector
Screenplay
Production: Danziger Productions Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
jewelry heist, trapeze artist
More Films by Director: Godfrey Grayson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is High Jump about?
- After he accidentally causes the death of his partner, trapeze artist Bill Ryan leaves the circus and sinks into an alcoholic mire of self-pity. Things look up when elegant Jackie Field takes interest in Bill, but she hides a sinister motive. Ignoring Kitty, the shopgirl who adores him, Bill falls for Jackie and joins her gang of thieves, but the daring stunt she has him perform may lead to disaster.
- Who directed High Jump?
- High Jump was directed by Godfrey Grayson.
- Who stars in High Jump?
- High Jump stars Richard Wyler, Lisa Daniely, Leigh Madison, Michael Peake, Arnold Bell, Nora Gordon.
- How long is High Jump?
- High Jump has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is High Jump?
- High Jump is a Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was High Jump produced?
- High Jump was produced in United Kingdom.