Dead Lucky
Synopsis
Mike Billing's newspaper series about quasi-illegal gambling parties in Mayfair have so far been works more of imagination than genuine journalism. But when he and his columnist girlfriend, Jenny Drew, finally manage to infiltrate one of them, it leads quickly to trouble. The party's organiser is found murdered the next morning, and a number of suspects begin to emerge. But which of them killed Lucky Lewis?
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Vincent Ball
Mike Billing
Betty McDowall
Jenny Drew
John Le Mesurier
Inspector Corcoran
Michael Ripper
Percy Simpson
Alfred Burke
Knockers Parsons
Frederick Piper
Harvey Walters
Brian Worth
Lucky Lewis
John Dearth
Torrance
Chili Bouchier
Mrs. Winston
Joan Heal
Barmaid
John Charlesworth
Hon. Stanley Dewsbury
Sam Kydd
Harry Winston
Robert Raglan
Assistant Commissioner
Andre Mikhelson
Croupier
Leonard Cracknell
Copy boy
John Dawson
Cashier
Victor Harrington
Journalist
Arthur Howell
Gambler
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Harrison, Sidney Nelson
- Original Score
- William Davies
- Original Title
- Dead Lucky
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- A.C.T. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Maurice Harrison, Sidney Nelson
William Davies
Ann Chegwidden, Jane Buck
Ralph Bond, Robert Dunbar
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Director
Maurice Harrison
Writer
Sidney Nelson
Writer
Robert Dunbar
Producer
Ann Chegwidden
Editor
Jane Buck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Lucky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Lucky about?
Mike Billing's newspaper series about quasi-illegal gambling parties in Mayfair have so far been works more of imagination than genuine journalism. But when he and his columnist girlfriend, Jenny Drew, finally manage to infiltrate one of them, it leads quickly to trouble. The party's organiser is found murdered the next morning, and a number of suspects begin to emerge. But which of them killed Lucky Lewis?
Who directed Dead Lucky?
Dead Lucky was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in Dead Lucky?
The principal cast of Dead Lucky includes Vincent Ball, Betty McDowall, John Le Mesurier, Michael Ripper, Alfred Burke.
When was Dead Lucky released and how long is it?
Dead Lucky was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Lucky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Lucky was composed by William Davies.