The Child and the Killer
Synopsis
Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army Captain who has to capture Private Mather who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Max Varnel
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Clemens, Eldon Howard
- Original Score
- Albert Elms
- Original Title
- The Child and the Killer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Danziger Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Max Varnel
Brian Clemens, Eldon Howard
Albert Elms
James Wilson
Maurice Rootes
Harry Lee Danziger, Edward J. Danziger
Department Leadership Roster
Max Varnel
Director
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Harry Lee Danziger
Producer
Edward J. Danziger
Producer
Maurice Rootes
Editor
Erik Blakemore
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Child and the Killer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Child and the Killer about?
Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army Captain who has to capture Private Mather who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
Who directed The Child and the Killer?
The Child and the Killer was directed by Max Varnel.
Who stars in The Child and the Killer?
The principal cast of The Child and the Killer includes Patricia Driscoll, Robert Arden, Ryck Rydon, Richard Williams, John McLaren.
When was The Child and the Killer released and how long is it?
The Child and the Killer was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Child and the Killer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Child and the Killer was composed by Albert Elms.