Breakaway
Synopsis
When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents, his every move is followed when he returns to England. His girlfriend Paula is kidnapped but her handbag is discovered at the scene of the crime by the aristocratic private eye, Duke Martin. Inside it he discovers the secret formula that the agents are searching for and tracks down her sister Paula. As Johnny grows frantic for the safe return of his girlfriend, Duke Martin plays a deadly game of double bluff with the enemy agents.
Top Cast
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Tom Conway
Tom Martin
Michael Balfour
Barney
Honor Blackman
Paula Grant / Paula Jackson
Brian Worth
Johnny Matlock
Bruce Seton
Webb
Freddie Mills
Pat
Alexander Gauge
MacAllister
John Horsley
Michael Matlock
Paddy Webster
Diane Grant
John Colicos
First Kidnapper
Larry Taylor
Second Kidnapper
Arthur Lowe
Mitchell
Frederick Schrecker
Professor Dohlmann
Marianne Walla
Miss Freda Dohlmann
Russell Westwood
Berlin Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Cass
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Hudis, Paddy Manning O'Brine
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- Breakaway
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Cipa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Cass
Norman Hudis, Paddy Manning O'Brine
Stanley Black
Monty Berman
Anne Barker
Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert S. Baker
Producer
Monty Berman
Producer
Norman Hudis
Writer
Anne Barker
Editor
Henry Cass
Director
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Monty Berman
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Breakaway.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breakaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breakaway about?
When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents, his every move is followed when he returns to England. His girlfriend Paula is kidnapped but her handbag is discovered at the scene of the crime by the aristocratic private eye, Duke Martin. Inside it he discovers the secret formula that the agents are searching for and tracks down her sister Paula. As Johnny grows frantic for the safe return of his girlfriend, Duke Martin plays a deadly game of double bluff with the enemy agents.
Who directed Breakaway?
Breakaway was directed by Henry Cass.
Who stars in Breakaway?
The principal cast of Breakaway includes Tom Conway, Michael Balfour, Honor Blackman, Brian Worth, Bruce Seton.
When was Breakaway released and how long is it?
Breakaway was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Breakaway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breakaway was composed by Stanley Black.