The Intruder
“A Thriller of the First Category...From the Studio That Gave You "The Man Between", "Breaking the Sound Barrier" and "Seven Days to Noon"”
Synopsis
When Ex Colonel Merton discovers a burglar ransacking his home, he is shocked to find out that the thief is a former soldier from his tank regiment. When the thief escapes, Merton tries to contact former members of the regiment, in order to find out what set the thief on the road to crime.
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The Intruder (1953) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-09
Top Cast
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Jack Hawkins
Wolf Merton
George Cole
John Summers
Dennis Price
Leonard Pirry
Michael Medwin
Ginger Edwards
Hugh Williams
Tim
George Baker
Adjutant
Michael Ripper
Mechanic
Duncan Lamont
Don Cope
Arthur Howard
Bertram Slake
Nicholas Phipps
Regular Officer
Campbell Singer
War Office Clerk
Robert Adair
Luigi
Richard Wattis
School Master
Dora Bryan
Dora Bee
Gene Anderson
June Maple
David Horne
General
Patrick Barr
Inspector Williams
Edward Chapman
Lowden
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2015
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy Hamilton
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Maugham, John Hunter
- Original Score
- Francis Chagrin
- Original Title
- The Intruder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Ivan Foxwell Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy Hamilton
Robin Maugham, John Hunter
Francis Chagrin
Edward Scaife
Alan Osbiston
Ivan Foxwell
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Hamilton
Director
Robin Maugham
Writer
Ivan Foxwell
Producer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Alan Osbiston
Editor
John McCorry
Costume Design
John Hunter
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Intruder
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What is The Intruder about?
When Ex Colonel Merton discovers a burglar ransacking his home, he is shocked to find out that the thief is a former soldier from his tank regiment. When the thief escapes, Merton tries to contact former members of the regiment, in order to find out what set the thief on the road to crime.
Who directed The Intruder?
The Intruder was directed by Guy Hamilton.
Who stars in The Intruder?
The principal cast of The Intruder includes Jack Hawkins, George Cole, Dennis Price, Michael Medwin, Hugh Williams.
When was The Intruder released and how long is it?
The Intruder was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Intruder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Intruder was composed by Francis Chagrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Intruder?
The Intruder holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).