Cosh Boy
“WILD... WAYWARD... HELL-BENT!”
Synopsis
Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things get increasingly dangerous when their behavior escalates to larger crimes.
Top Cast
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James Kenney
Roy Walsh
Joan Collins
Rene Collins
Betty Ann Davies
Elsie Walsh
Robert Ayres
Bob Stevens
Hermione Baddeley
Mrs. Collins
Hermione Gingold
Queenie
Nancy Roberts
Gran Walsh
Laurence Naismith
Inspector Donaldson
Ian Whittaker
Alfie Collins
Sidney James
Desk Sergeant
Johnny Briggs
Skinny Johnson
Stanley Escane
Pete
Michael McKeag
Brian
Sean Lynch
Darkey
Edward Evans
Woods
Cameron Hall
Mr. Beverley
Arthur Howard
Registrar (uncredited)
Walter Hudd
Magistrate (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Walker, Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert
- Original Score
- Lambert Williamson
- Original Title
- Cosh Boy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Inupiaq, English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Angel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Bruce Walker, Vernon Harris, Lewis Gilbert
Lambert Williamson
Jack Asher
Charles Hasse
Daniel M. Angel
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel M. Angel
Producer
Lambert Williamson
Original Music Composer
Charles Hasse
Editor
Lewis Gilbert
Director
Vernon Harris
Writer
Lewis Gilbert
Writer
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosh Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cosh Boy about?
Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things get increasingly dangerous when their behavior escalates to larger crimes.
Who directed Cosh Boy?
Cosh Boy was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Cosh Boy?
The principal cast of Cosh Boy includes James Kenney, Joan Collins, Betty Ann Davies, Robert Ayres, Hermione Baddeley.
When was Cosh Boy released and how long is it?
Cosh Boy was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Cosh Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cosh Boy was composed by Lambert Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cosh Boy?
Cosh Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).