One Way Out
Synopsis
A tragedy played in standard cops and robbers costume. A policeman faced with deep moral choices finds that once he's set foot on the path of corruption he is trapped by an ever more complex web of lies and intrigue. A lifetime of personal honour is at stake and we wonder if redemption is possible.
Top Cast
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Jill Adams
Shirley Harcourt Piper
Eddie Byrne
Supt. John Harcourt
Lyndon Brook
Leslie Parrish
John Chandos
Danvers
Olive Milbourne
Mrs. Harcourt
Arthur Lowe
Sam
Doris Gilmore
Mrs. Danvers
Anne Valery
Carol Martin
Nicholas Tanner
Gas Station Attendant
John Bushelle
Assistant Commissioner
Sam Kydd
Gang Member (uncredited)
Ian Wilson
Music Shop Customer (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Searle
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Roche
- Original Title
- One Way Out
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Major Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Searle
Jonathan Roche, John Temple-Smith, Jean Scott Rogers
Walter J. Harvey
Maurice Rootes
Francis Edge, John Temple-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Searle
Director
Francis Edge
Producer
Walter J. Harvey
Director of Photography
Maurice Rootes
Editor
John Temple-Smith
Producer
Jonathan Roche
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Way Out
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is One Way Out about?
A tragedy played in standard cops and robbers costume. A policeman faced with deep moral choices finds that once he's set foot on the path of corruption he is trapped by an ever more complex web of lies and intrigue. A lifetime of personal honour is at stake and we wonder if redemption is possible.
Who directed One Way Out?
One Way Out was directed by Francis Searle.
Who stars in One Way Out?
The principal cast of One Way Out includes Jill Adams, Eddie Byrne, Lyndon Brook, John Chandos, Olive Milbourne.
When was One Way Out released and how long is it?
One Way Out was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.