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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Royston Morley
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Harris
- Original Score
- Bernard Ebbinghouse
- Original Title
- Attempt to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Royston Morley
Richard Harris, Edgar Wallace
Bernard Ebbinghouse
Bert Mason
Edward B. Jarvis
Jack Greenwood
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Mason
Director of Photography
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Richard Harris
Screenplay
Jack Greenwood
Producer
Royston Morley
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attempt to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Attempt to Kill about?
A wealthy business man fires one of his employees and becomes the victim of murder attempt. The fired man becomes the prime suspect, but it appears that he himself has been murdered.
Who directed Attempt to Kill?
Attempt to Kill was directed by Royston Morley.
Who stars in Attempt to Kill?
The principal cast of Attempt to Kill includes Derek Farr, Tony Wright, Richard Pearson, Freda Jackson, Patricia Mort.
When was Attempt to Kill released and how long is it?
Attempt to Kill was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Attempt to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attempt to Kill was composed by Bernard Ebbinghouse.
Is Attempt to Kill based on a book or true story?
Attempt to Kill is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".