Recoil
Synopsis
A jeweller is killed in a gang robbery leaving the daughter as the only witness. When the police can't build a case against him she decides to go undercover to infiltrate the home of the killer's brother. Slowly she is drawn into the world of the rival gangs.
Top Cast
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Kieron Moore
Nicholas Conway
Elizabeth Sellars
Jean Talbot
Edward Underdown
Michael Conway
John Horsley
Inspector Trubridge
Robert Raglan
Sergeant Perkins
Ethel O'Shea
Mrs Conway
Martin Benson
Farnborough
Anthony Pelly
Bentock
Derek Blomfield
Wilbur
Robert Moore
Roger
Bill Lowe
Walters
Michael Balfour
Parkes
Mike McCarthy
Taxi Drive
Ian Fleming
Talbot
Marguerite Brennan
Michael's Maid
Louise Grainger
Michael's Nurse
Daphne Newton
Miss Crall
Michael Kelly
Crouch
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling
- Original Score
- Stanley Black
- Original Title
- Recoil
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Tempean Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
John Gilling
Stanley Black
Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Screenplay
Stanley Black
Original Music Composer
Robert S. Baker
Producer
John Gilling
Director
Monty Berman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Recoil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Recoil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Recoil about?
A jeweller is killed in a gang robbery leaving the daughter as the only witness. When the police can't build a case against him she decides to go undercover to infiltrate the home of the killer's brother. Slowly she is drawn into the world of the rival gangs.
Who directed Recoil?
Recoil was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in Recoil?
The principal cast of Recoil includes Kieron Moore, Elizabeth Sellars, Edward Underdown, John Horsley, Robert Raglan.
When was Recoil released and how long is it?
Recoil was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Recoil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Recoil was composed by Stanley Black.