Blackout
Murder by Proxy
“EXPLODES...in a sinister network of evil!”
Synopsis
When a beautiful young woman suddenly offers inebriated Casey Morrow a lot of money for a quick and easy job, he doesn't ask too many questions. But when the girl's father is found murdered the following day and Morrow's coat is soaked with blood, he must unravel the mystery to clear his name.
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Blackout aka Murder By Proxy
Type: Clip • Published 2017-02-06
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Dane Clark
Casey Morrow
Belinda Lee
Phyllis Brunner
Betty Ann Davies
Mrs. Alicia Brunner
Eleanor Summerfield
Margaret 'Maggie' Doone
Andrew Osborn
Lance Gordon
Harold Lang
Travis / Victor Vanno
Jill Melford
Miss Nardis
Alvys Maben
Lita Huntley (as Alvis Maben)
Michael Golden
Inspector Johnson
Nora Gordon
Casey's Mother
Alfie Bass
Ernie
Cleo Laine
Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard H. Landau
- Original Title
- Murder by Proxy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Richard H. Landau, Helen Nielsen
Walter J. Harvey
Maurice Rootes
Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
Michael Carreras
Producer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Maurice Rootes
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackout
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What is Blackout about?
When a beautiful young woman suddenly offers inebriated Casey Morrow a lot of money for a quick and easy job, he doesn't ask too many questions. But when the girl's father is found murdered the following day and Morrow's coat is soaked with blood, he must unravel the mystery to clear his name.
Who directed Blackout?
Blackout was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Blackout?
The principal cast of Blackout includes Dane Clark, Belinda Lee, Betty Ann Davies, Eleanor Summerfield, Andrew Osborn.
When was Blackout released and how long is it?
Blackout was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Is Blackout based on a book or true story?
Blackout is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Helen Nielsen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackout?
Blackout holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).