The Terror
“A criminal mastermind betrayed them and now they're out for revenge”
Synopsis
For ten years, The Terror has laughed at both police and public. And for ten years, two of his erstwhile associates, Joe Conner and 'Soapy' Marks, have plotted revenge on the mastermind whose double-crossing sent them to Dartmoor prison without their share of the bullion stolen in a daring raid.
Top Cast
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Wilfrid Lawson
Mr. Goodman
Bernard Lee
Ferry Fane
Alastair Sim
'Soapy' Marx
Arthur Wontner
Colonel Redmayne
Linden Travers
Mary Redmayne
Henry Oscar
Joe Conner
Iris Hoey
Mrs. Elvery
Stanley Lathbury
Hawkins
Lesley Wareing
Veronica Elvery
John Turnbull
Superintendent Hallick
Richard Murdoch
Detective Lewis
Edward Lexy
Inspector Dobie
Richard George
Policeman (uncredited)
Irene Handl
Kitchen Maid
Kathleen Harrison
Parlour Maid
David Keir
Doctor
Jack Lambert
Warder Joyce
Bill Shine
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bird
- Screenplay & Story
- William Freshman
- Original Title
- The Terror
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bird
William Freshman, Edgar Wallace
Walter J. Harvey
Lionel Tomlinson
Walter C. Mycroft
Department Leadership Roster
Walter C. Mycroft
Producer
Richard Bird
Director
William Freshman
Screenplay
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Lionel Tomlinson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Terror
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What is The Terror about?
For ten years, The Terror has laughed at both police and public. And for ten years, two of his erstwhile associates, Joe Conner and 'Soapy' Marks, have plotted revenge on the mastermind whose double-crossing sent them to Dartmoor prison without their share of the bullion stolen in a daring raid.
Who directed The Terror?
The Terror was directed by Richard Bird.
Who stars in The Terror?
The principal cast of The Terror includes Wilfrid Lawson, Bernard Lee, Alastair Sim, Arthur Wontner, Linden Travers.
When was The Terror released and how long is it?
The Terror was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Is The Terror based on a book or true story?
The Terror is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".