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6.1 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19611h 1mUnited Kingdom

Freedom to Die

Synopsis

Paul Maxwell plays Craig Owen, an incarcerated criminal whose cellmate holds the secret to the valuable contents within a safe deposit box. When the cellmate dies, Owen breaks out of jail in search of the stash. Unable to open the box, the fugitive abducts Linda (Felicity Young), the dead man's daughter. Tension mounts as the girl plays for time to prevent her own demise.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Francis Searle
Screenplay & Story
Arthur La Bern
Original Score
John Veale
Original Title
Freedom to Die
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 1m
Production Studios
Bayford

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Francis Searle

Screenplay & Story

Arthur La Bern

Original Score & Music

John Veale

Director of Photography

Ken Hodges

Film Editing

Jim Connock

Producers

Charles Leeds

Department Leadership Roster

Francis Searle

Director

Arthur La Bern

Writer

Charles Leeds

Producer

Jim Connock

Editor

Ken Hodges

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freedom to Die.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom to Die

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Freedom to Die about?

Paul Maxwell plays Craig Owen, an incarcerated criminal whose cellmate holds the secret to the valuable contents within a safe deposit box. When the cellmate dies, Owen breaks out of jail in search of the stash. Unable to open the box, the fugitive abducts Linda (Felicity Young), the dead man's daughter. Tension mounts as the girl plays for time to prevent her own demise.

Who directed Freedom to Die?

Freedom to Die was directed by Francis Searle.

Who stars in Freedom to Die?

The principal cast of Freedom to Die includes Paul Maxwell, Felicity Young, Bruce Seton, Kay Callard, Laurie Leigh.

When was Freedom to Die released and how long is it?

Freedom to Die was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.

Who composed the musical score for Freedom to Die?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Freedom to Die was composed by John Veale.