The Fatal Impulse
“Somewhere in Manhattan a lady has a bomb in her purse, and doesn't know it. Even Mary Tyler Moore isn't safe!”
Synopsis
A man fleeing from an attempt to assassinate a political candidate puts a small bomb in the bag of a woman in an elevator. The police spend the evening looking for the mystery girl and the bomb. Originally aired November 29, 1960, in the "Thriller" series, Season 1, Episode 11.
Top Cast
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Boris Karloff
Self
Robert Lansing
Lieutenant Brian Rome
Whitney Blake
Jane Kimball
Conrad Nagel
Mayor Walker Wylie
Mary Tyler Moore
Mary Snyder
Elisha Cook Jr.
Harry Elser
Steve Brodie
Sgt. George Dumont
Elaine Edwards
Marjorie Dalquiss
Lance Fuller
Robert Larrimore
Harry Bartell
Mr. Dalquiss
Alice Backes
Carolyn
Antony Carbone
Bernie
Ed Nelson
Brundage
Cynthia Pepper
Receptionist
Ernestine Barrier
Agnes Kimball
Ella Ethridge
Martha Bailey
Fred Graham
Sgt. Hannigan
Edwin Rochelle
Waiter (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerald Mayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip MacDonald, John D. MacDonald
- Original Title
- The Fatal Impulse
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Hubbell Robinson Productions, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerald Mayer
Philip MacDonald, John D. MacDonald
Richard Belding
Maxwell Shane
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Producer
Gerald Mayer
Director
Philip MacDonald
Writer
Richard Belding
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatal Impulse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fatal Impulse about?
A man fleeing from an attempt to assassinate a political candidate puts a small bomb in the bag of a woman in an elevator. The police spend the evening looking for the mystery girl and the bomb. Originally aired November 29, 1960, in the "Thriller" series, Season 1, Episode 11.
Who directed The Fatal Impulse?
The Fatal Impulse was directed by Gerald Mayer.
Who stars in The Fatal Impulse?
The principal cast of The Fatal Impulse includes Boris Karloff, Robert Lansing, Whitney Blake, Conrad Nagel, Mary Tyler Moore.
When was The Fatal Impulse released and how long is it?
The Fatal Impulse was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 49m.
Is The Fatal Impulse based on a book or true story?
The Fatal Impulse is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John D. MacDonald".