The Set Up
Synopsis
Arthur Payne, recently out of prison, meets a stranger, Theo Gaunt, on a train and explains his situation. A few days later another stranger makes a curious proposition. Arthur should participate in a fake robbery and remove some imitation jewellery from the stranger's own safe.
Top Cast
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Maurice Denham
Theo Gaunt
John Carson
Insp. Jackson
Maria Corvin
Nicole Romain
Brian Peck
Arthur Payne
Anthony Bate
Ray Underwood
John Arnatt
Susp. Ross
Eric Dodson
Walker
Billy Milton
Simpson
Manning Wilson
Sgt. Bates
Luanshya Greer
Sally
Reginald Barratt
Pop Medwin
Harry Littlewood
Ticket Collector
Morgan Latimer
Mrs. Gaunt
David Browning
Clarke
Roy Patrick
Policeman
Arch Taylor
Police Driver
David Butler
Police Driver
Ray Grover
Fingerprint Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerard Glaister
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Marshall
- Original Title
- The Set Up
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerard Glaister
Roger Marshall, Edgar Wallace
Bert Mason
Derek Holding
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
Gerard Glaister
Director
Roger Marshall
Screenplay
Jack Greenwood
Producer
Bert Mason
Director of Photography
Derek Holding
Editor
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What is The Set Up about?
Arthur Payne, recently out of prison, meets a stranger, Theo Gaunt, on a train and explains his situation. A few days later another stranger makes a curious proposition. Arthur should participate in a fake robbery and remove some imitation jewellery from the stranger's own safe.
Who directed The Set Up?
The Set Up was directed by Gerard Glaister.
Who stars in The Set Up?
The principal cast of The Set Up includes Maurice Denham, John Carson, Maria Corvin, Brian Peck, Anthony Bate.
When was The Set Up released and how long is it?
The Set Up was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 58m.