A Tap on the Shoulder
Synopsis
Ken's Loach's first production for The Wednesday Play is a story of a group of criminals planning a robbery, with the unwitting aid of a wealthy, well-connected society acquaintance. But who is the greater villain?
Top Cast
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Lee Montague
Archibald Cooper
Richard Shaw
Ronnie
Judith Smith
Hazel
Griffith Davies
Terry
Tony Selby
Tim
George Tovey
Patsy
Edwin Brown
George
Mark Elwes
Pub customer
Tom Bowman
Charlie
Rose Hill
Emma Cooper
Charles Rea
Policeman
Noel Johnson
Chief Constable
Michael Mulcaster
Major Domo
Walter Horsbrugh
Bishop
Lucy Griffiths
Bishop's wife
Sarah Harter
Deb
Michael Goldie
Inner security guard
John Blythe
Security guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy O'Connor
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- A Tap on the Shoulder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Jimmy O'Connor
Stanley Myers
Geoffrey Botterill
James MacTaggart
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Botterill
Editor
Eileen Diss
Production Design
Jimmy O'Connor
Writer
Ken Loach
Director
James MacTaggart
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tap on the Shoulder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Tap on the Shoulder about?
Ken's Loach's first production for The Wednesday Play is a story of a group of criminals planning a robbery, with the unwitting aid of a wealthy, well-connected society acquaintance. But who is the greater villain?
Who directed A Tap on the Shoulder?
A Tap on the Shoulder was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in A Tap on the Shoulder?
The principal cast of A Tap on the Shoulder includes Lee Montague, Richard Shaw, Judith Smith, Griffith Davies, Tony Selby.
When was A Tap on the Shoulder released and how long is it?
A Tap on the Shoulder was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tap on the Shoulder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tap on the Shoulder was composed by Stanley Myers.