The Desperate Man
Synopsis
Two reporters are held hostage in old castle, by thief, looking for jewels, that he had buried, after robbing a local house.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Maxwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Somers, James Eastwood
- Original Score
- James Stevens
- Original Title
- The Desperate Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Maxwell
Paul Somers, James Eastwood
James Stevens
Geoffrey Muller
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
James Eastwood
Writer
Peter Maxwell
Director
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
Jack Greenwood
Producer
James Stevens
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Desperate Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Desperate Man about?
Two reporters are held hostage in old castle, by thief, looking for jewels, that he had buried, after robbing a local house.
Who directed The Desperate Man?
The Desperate Man was directed by Peter Maxwell.
Who stars in The Desperate Man?
The principal cast of The Desperate Man includes Conrad Phillips, Jill Ireland, William Hartnell, Charles Gray, Peter Swanwick.
When was The Desperate Man released and how long is it?
The Desperate Man was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Desperate Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Desperate Man was composed by James Stevens.
Is The Desperate Man based on a book or true story?
The Desperate Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Somers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Desperate Man?
The Desperate Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).