Strongroom
“Twelve minutes to live... or die!”
Synopsis
During a bank robbery, the manager and a cashier are locked in the strongroom, while the crooks escape. Later, when the gang realise that their plan to release the pair has gone wrong, they return to the bank to try and release them before the police turn up.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-14
Top Cast
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Derren Nesbitt
Griff
Colin Gordon
Mr. Spencer
Ann Lynn
Rose Taylor
Keith Faulkner
Len
John Chappell
John Musgrove
William Morgan Sheppard
Alec (as Morgan Sheppard)
Hilda Fenemore
Charlady
Diana Chesney
Charlady
Ian Colin
Creighton
Pamela Conway
Secretary
Colin Tapley
Haynes
Kevin Stoney
Police Sergeant
Duncan Lewis
Mortuary Attendant
John Dearth
Police Sergeant Hopkins
Lockwood West
Police Inspector
Frank Seton
Williams, the Gatekeeper
Anna Turner
Mrs Snape
Keith Campbell
Snape
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vernon Sewell
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Harris, Max Marquis
- Original Score
- Johnny Gregory
- Original Title
- Strongroom
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Theatrecraft
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vernon Sewell
Richard Harris, Max Marquis
Johnny Gregory
Basil Emmott
John Trumper
Guido Coen
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Vernon Sewell
Director
Richard Harris
Screenplay
John Trumper
Editor
Johnny Gregory
Original Music Composer
Max Marquis
Screenplay
Guido Coen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Strongroom
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What is Strongroom about?
During a bank robbery, the manager and a cashier are locked in the strongroom, while the crooks escape. Later, when the gang realise that their plan to release the pair has gone wrong, they return to the bank to try and release them before the police turn up.
Who directed Strongroom?
Strongroom was directed by Vernon Sewell.
Who stars in Strongroom?
The principal cast of Strongroom includes Derren Nesbitt, Colin Gordon, Ann Lynn, Keith Faulkner, John Chappell.
When was Strongroom released and how long is it?
Strongroom was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Strongroom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Strongroom was composed by Johnny Gregory.