A Man on the Beach
Synopsis
An old lady is driven to a Mediterranean casino by an un-named chauffeur in a Rolls-Royce. After briefly playing at the tables without success, the lady visits the manager, played by Alex Gallier. While toasting her loyalty to the casino with champagne, the manager is attacked by the old lady, and his takings are stolen.
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Donald Wolfit
Carter
Michael Medwin
Maxie
Michael Ripper
The Chauffeur
Edward Forsyth
Sgt. Clement (uncredited)
Alex Gallier
Casino Manager (uncredited)
Corinne Grey
Blonde (uncredited)
Barry Shawzin
The American (uncredited)
Shandra Walden
Little Girl (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Losey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster, Victor Canning
- Original Score
- John Hotchkis
- Original Title
- A Man on the Beach
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Losey
Jimmy Sangster, Victor Canning
John Hotchkis
Wilkie Cooper
Henry Richardson
Anthony Hinds
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Losey
Director
Jimmy Sangster
Writer
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Henry Richardson
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man on the Beach
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What is A Man on the Beach about?
An old lady is driven to a Mediterranean casino by an un-named chauffeur in a Rolls-Royce. After briefly playing at the tables without success, the lady visits the manager, played by Alex Gallier. While toasting her loyalty to the casino with champagne, the manager is attacked by the old lady, and his takings are stolen.
Who directed A Man on the Beach?
A Man on the Beach was directed by Joseph Losey.
Who stars in A Man on the Beach?
The principal cast of A Man on the Beach includes Donald Wolfit, Michael Medwin, Michael Ripper, Edward Forsyth, Alex Gallier.
When was A Man on the Beach released and how long is it?
A Man on the Beach was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man on the Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man on the Beach was composed by John Hotchkis.