The Switch
Synopsis
A wristwatch-smuggling gang bring watches into the country in a car's petrol tank. Poor Zena Marshall knows too much, so the gangs abducts her. Stalwart customs official Anthony Steel struggles manfully to rescue the girl.
Top Cast
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Anthony Steel
Bill Craddock
Zena Marshall
Caroline Markham
Conrad Phillips
John Curry
Dermot Walsh
Inspector Tomlinson
Susan Shaw
Search Officer
Dawn Beret
Janice Lampton
Arnold Diamond
Jean Lecraze
Jerry Desmonde
Customs Chief
Gordon Boyd
Jack knighton
Arthur Lovegrove
Harry lewis
Keith Smith
Sergeant Waters
Raymond Smith
Mandreos
Anthony Parker
Police inspector
Desmond Cullum-Jones
Merrall
Tom Bowman
Polovski
Ken Goodlet
Read
Frank Wilson Taylor
Charlie
Yvonne Marsh
Nurse
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Maxwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Fraser
- Original Score
- Eric Spear
- Original Title
- The Switch
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Maxwell
Colin Fraser, Philip Ridgeway
Eric Spear
Stephen Dade
Tom Simpson
Lance Comfort, Philip Ridgeway
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Maxwell
Director
Colin Fraser
Screenplay
Philip Ridgeway
Writer
Stephen Dade
Director of Photography
Tom Simpson
Editor
Eric Spear
Original Music Composer
Philip Ridgeway
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Switch.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Switch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Switch about?
A wristwatch-smuggling gang bring watches into the country in a car's petrol tank. Poor Zena Marshall knows too much, so the gangs abducts her. Stalwart customs official Anthony Steel struggles manfully to rescue the girl.
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch was directed by Peter Maxwell.
Who stars in The Switch?
The principal cast of The Switch includes Anthony Steel, Zena Marshall, Conrad Phillips, Dermot Walsh, Susan Shaw.
When was The Switch released and how long is it?
The Switch was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for The Switch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Switch was composed by Eric Spear.