Impulse
“... with a woman like her it could lead to Murder!”
Synopsis
An American realtor living in England is dissatisfied with what he believes to be his humdrum life. One weekend while his wife is out of town, he gives a ride to a woman he sees stranded on the road. One thing leads to another, and he soon finds himself enmeshed in a plot involving a diamond robbery, gangsters and murder.
Top Cast
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Arthur Kennedy
Alan Curtis
Constance Smith
Lila Ray
Joy Shelton
Elizabeth Curtis
Jack Allen
Freddie James
James Carney
Jack Forrester
Cyril Chamberlain
Gray
Cameron Hall
Joe
Bruce Beeby
Harry Winters
John Horsley
police officer
Jean St. Clair
Michael Balfour
uncredited
Kenneth Cope
uncredited
Sam Kydd
uncredited
Charles Lamb
uncredited
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Roche, Carl Nystrom, Robert S. Baker, Cy Endfield, Lawrence Huntington
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- Impulse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Tempean Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Jonathan Roche, Carl Nystrom, Robert S. Baker, Cy Endfield, Lawrence Huntington
Stanley Black
Jonah Jones
Monty Berman, Robert S. Baker
Department Leadership Roster
Monty Berman
Producer
Robert S. Baker
Producer
Jonathan Roche
Writer
Jonah Jones
Director of Photography
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Cy Endfield
Writer
Cy Endfield
Director
Lawrence Huntington
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Impulse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Impulse about?
An American realtor living in England is dissatisfied with what he believes to be his humdrum life. One weekend while his wife is out of town, he gives a ride to a woman he sees stranded on the road. One thing leads to another, and he soon finds himself enmeshed in a plot involving a diamond robbery, gangsters and murder.
Who directed Impulse?
Impulse was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in Impulse?
The principal cast of Impulse includes Arthur Kennedy, Constance Smith, Joy Shelton, Jack Allen, James Carney.
When was Impulse released and how long is it?
Impulse was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Impulse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Impulse was composed by Stanley Black.