The Hornet's Nest
Synopsis
Before getting nabbed by the cops, a jewel thief hides a small fortune in stolen goods aboard an empty barge. But when he later returns to claim his loot, he runs into heaps of trouble with the boat's beautiful tenants and a pair of nosy old ladies. Directed by Charles Saunders, this amusing comedy finds the cunning criminal up against far stronger and more resilient adversaries than he ever anticipated. [Netflix]
Top Cast
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Paul Carpenter
Bob Bartlett
June Thorburn
Pat
Marla Landi
Terry Savarese
Alexander Gauge
Mr. Arnold
Charles Farrell
Posh Peterson
Christine Silver
Becky Crumb
Nora Nicholson
Rachael Crumb
Anita Sharp-Bolster
Landlady
Ronnie Stevens
Bill
Larry Burns
Alfie
Gaylord Cavallaro
Humphrey Holder
Trevor Reid
Detective Sergeant Filson
Wilfred Fletcher
Woolgar
Colin Douglas
Martin
Max Brimmell
Staines
Jan Holden
Miss Wentworth
Christopher Steele
Vicar
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan MacKinnon
- Original Score
- Edwin Astley
- Original Title
- The Hornet's Nest
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Kenilworth Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Saunders
Allan MacKinnon
Edwin Astley
Harry Waxman
Margery Saunders
Guido Coen
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Saunders
Director
Guido Coen
Producer
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
C. Wilfred Arnold
Production Design
Edwin Astley
Original Music Composer
Margery Saunders
Editor
Allan MacKinnon
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Hornet's Nest.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hornet's Nest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hornet's Nest about?
Before getting nabbed by the cops, a jewel thief hides a small fortune in stolen goods aboard an empty barge. But when he later returns to claim his loot, he runs into heaps of trouble with the boat's beautiful tenants and a pair of nosy old ladies. Directed by Charles Saunders, this amusing comedy finds the cunning criminal up against far stronger and more resilient adversaries than he ever anticipated. [Netflix]
Who directed The Hornet's Nest?
The Hornet's Nest was directed by Charles Saunders.
Who stars in The Hornet's Nest?
The principal cast of The Hornet's Nest includes Paul Carpenter, June Thorburn, Marla Landi, Alexander Gauge, Charles Farrell.
When was The Hornet's Nest released and how long is it?
The Hornet's Nest was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hornet's Nest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hornet's Nest was composed by Edwin Astley.