Orders to Kill
Synopsis
A grounded American fighter pilot is switched to espionage on a special job in which he must kill a small-time Paris lawyer suspected of double-crossing France by selling out radio operators to the Nazis.
Top Cast
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Eddie Albert
Maj. MacMahon
Paul Massie
Gene Summers
Lillian Gish
Mrs. Summers
James Robertson Justice
Naval Commander
Leslie French
Lafitte
Irene Worth
Léonie
John Crawford
Kimball
Lionel Jeffries
Interrogator
Nicholas Phipps
Lecturer Lieutenant
Sandra Dorne
Blonde with German Officer
Jacques Brunius
Cmndt. Morand
Robert Henderson
Col. Snyder
Miki Iveria
Louise
Lillie Bea Gifford
Mauricette
Anne Blake
Mme. Lafitte
Sam Kydd
Flight Sgt. Flint
Ann Walford
F.A.N.Y.
Denyse Alexander
Pat
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Asquith
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Downes, Paul Dehn, George St. George
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- Orders to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Lynx Films Ltd., British Lion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Asquith
Donald Downes, Paul Dehn, George St. George
Benjamin Frankel
Desmond Dickinson
Gordon Hales
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Asquith
Director
Anthony Havelock-Allan
Producer
Gordon Hales
Editor
Paul Dehn
Writer
George St. George
Writer
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orders to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orders to Kill about?
A grounded American fighter pilot is switched to espionage on a special job in which he must kill a small-time Paris lawyer suspected of double-crossing France by selling out radio operators to the Nazis.
Who directed Orders to Kill?
Orders to Kill was directed by Anthony Asquith.
Who stars in Orders to Kill?
The principal cast of Orders to Kill includes Eddie Albert, Paul Massie, Lillian Gish, James Robertson Justice, Leslie French.
When was Orders to Kill released and how long is it?
Orders to Kill was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Orders to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orders to Kill was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
Is Orders to Kill based on a book or true story?
Orders to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Downes".