Dead Man's Kit
Synopsis
After shore-leave in Lisbon for the crew of HMS Diana, Master-at-Arms 'Toby' Toberman makes an official complaint to the ship's Captain about the behaviour of an officer he saw in a casino. Following the ship's 'Sod's Opera' party, Toby is reported missing from the deck - presumed lost overboard. Was it an accident or suicide - or was he given the proverbial push?
Top Cast
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Larry Lamb
CPO Chalkey White
Philip Locke
Cmdr. Lloyd
Maurice Colbourne
Lt. Cmdr. Kobahl
Nell Campbell
Zoe Summers
Clive Merrison
Commander Maybury
Cherie Lunghi
Stephanie
Victoria Fairbrother
Jean Toberman
Paul Kember
Peters
Jamie Foreman
Operator 1
Timothy Block
Operator 2
Richard Kane
Winterman
William Russell
Senior Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Colin Bucksey
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Clenaghan
- Original Score
- Andy Mackay, Andy Roberts
- Original Title
- Dead Man's Kit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Southern Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Colin Bucksey
Tom Clenaghan
Andy Mackay, Andy Roberts
Andrew Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Clenaghan
Writer
Colin Bucksey
Director
Andrew Brown
Producer
John Dilly
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man's Kit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Man's Kit about?
After shore-leave in Lisbon for the crew of HMS Diana, Master-at-Arms 'Toby' Toberman makes an official complaint to the ship's Captain about the behaviour of an officer he saw in a casino. Following the ship's 'Sod's Opera' party, Toby is reported missing from the deck - presumed lost overboard. Was it an accident or suicide - or was he given the proverbial push?
Who directed Dead Man's Kit?
Dead Man's Kit was directed by Colin Bucksey.
Who stars in Dead Man's Kit?
The principal cast of Dead Man's Kit includes Larry Lamb, Philip Locke, Maurice Colbourne, Nell Campbell, Clive Merrison.
When was Dead Man's Kit released and how long is it?
Dead Man's Kit was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Man's Kit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Man's Kit was composed by Andy Mackay, Andy Roberts.