Deadly Nightshade
Synopsis
Escapee switches identities but finds the new one quite a handful.
Top Cast
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Emrys Jones
Robert Matthews / John Barlow
Zena Marshall
Ann Farrington
John Horsley
Inspector Clements
Joan Hickson
Mrs. Fenton
Hector Ross
Canning
Roger Maxwell
Col. Hector Smythe
Marne Maitland
Heinz
Ian Fleming
Dr. Wilson
Frederick Piper
Thomas Pritchard
George Pastell
Ferrari
Lesley Deane
Mrs. Smythe
Victor Platt
Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Huntington
- Original Title
- Deadly Nightshade
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Kenilworth Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
Lawrence Huntington
Monty Berman
Sidney Hayers
Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
Lawrence Huntington
Screenplay
Monty Berman
Director of Photography
Sidney Hayers
Editor
Robert S. Baker
Producer
Monty Berman
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadly Nightshade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Deadly Nightshade about?
Escapee switches identities but finds the new one quite a handful.
Who directed Deadly Nightshade?
Deadly Nightshade was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in Deadly Nightshade?
The principal cast of Deadly Nightshade includes Emrys Jones, Zena Marshall, John Horsley, Joan Hickson, Hector Ross.
When was Deadly Nightshade released and how long is it?
Deadly Nightshade was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.