Shadow of Treason
Synopsis
Steve, newly arrived in Trieste, saves Tina from being shot in her own night-club. She engages him as a bodyguard come detective, giving him a list of names and a map she has inherited. Steve discovers that her father was blackmailing a group of traitors and the map locates money hidden in Somaliland with evidence of their guilt. Having contacted all the names, they leave for Africa taking Nadia in place of her father who is killed. Michael tries to persuade her to join him against the others and escapes when she refuses. Later, in the caves he re-appears and in the ensuing fight falls over a cliff edge after the money. Steve throws the incriminating document after him. Melodrama involving a treasure hunt and an old blackmail system during the war, which is cleared up by a bodyguard.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George P. Breakston
- Screenplay & Story
- George P. Breakston
- Original Score
- Martin Slavin
- Original Title
- Shadow of Treason
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mark III Scope Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George P. Breakston
George P. Breakston
Martin Slavin
Milan Babić
George P. Breakston, Howard Kent
Department Leadership Roster
George P. Breakston
Writer
George P. Breakston
Director
George P. Breakston
Producer
Howard Kent
Producer
Martin Slavin
Original Music Composer
Milan Babić
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of Treason
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow of Treason about?
Steve, newly arrived in Trieste, saves Tina from being shot in her own night-club. She engages him as a bodyguard come detective, giving him a list of names and a map she has inherited. Steve discovers that her father was blackmailing a group of traitors and the map locates money hidden in Somaliland with evidence of their guilt. Having contacted all the names, they leave for Africa taking Nadia in place of her father who is killed. Michael tries to persuade her to join him against the others and escapes when she refuses. Later, in the caves he re-appears and in the ensuing fight falls over a cliff edge after the money. Steve throws the incriminating document after him. Melodrama involving a treasure hunt and an old blackmail system during the war, which is cleared up by a bodyguard.
Who directed Shadow of Treason?
Shadow of Treason was directed by George P. Breakston.
Who stars in Shadow of Treason?
The principal cast of Shadow of Treason includes John Bentley, Ferdy Mayne, Faten Hamama, Demeter Bitenc, Anita West.
When was Shadow of Treason released and how long is it?
Shadow of Treason was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow of Treason?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow of Treason was composed by Martin Slavin.