The Man in the Back Seat
“The latest Edgar Wallace mystery thriller!”
Synopsis
Two thugs rob a bookmaker as he leaves a dog track with his winnings, but complications begin to arise when they discover that his case full of money is chained to his wrist.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Sewell
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Hulke, Eric Paice, Edgar Wallace
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- The Man in the Back Seat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Sewell
Malcolm Hulke, Eric Paice, Edgar Wallace
Stanley Black
Reginald H. Wyer
John Trumper
Julian Wintle, Leslie Parkyn
Department Leadership Roster
Vernon Sewell
Director
John Trumper
Editor
Julian Wintle
Producer
Malcolm Hulke
Writer
Eric Paice
Writer
Leslie Parkyn
Producer
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Wyer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Back Seat
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What is The Man in the Back Seat about?
Two thugs rob a bookmaker as he leaves a dog track with his winnings, but complications begin to arise when they discover that his case full of money is chained to his wrist.
Who directed The Man in the Back Seat?
The Man in the Back Seat was directed by Vernon Sewell.
Who stars in The Man in the Back Seat?
The principal cast of The Man in the Back Seat includes Derren Nesbitt, Keith Faulkner, Carol White, Harry Locke, Abe Barker.
When was The Man in the Back Seat released and how long is it?
The Man in the Back Seat was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Back Seat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Back Seat was composed by Stanley Black.