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Fear Is the Key (1973)

PG  103 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama   -  2 March 1973 (Finland)
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Following the death of his family in an aeroplane crash, a man plots an elaborate revenge scheme on those responsible... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Tuchner

Writers:

Alistair MacLean (novel), Robert Carrington (screenplay)

Stars:

Barry Newman, Suzy Kendall and John Vernon
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Barry Newman ...
John Talbot
Suzy Kendall Suzy Kendall ...
Sarah Ruthven
John Vernon ...
Vyland
Dolph Sweet Dolph Sweet ...
Jablonsky
Ben Kingsley ...
Royale
Ray McAnally ...
Ruthven
Peter Marinker Peter Marinker ...
Larry
Elliott Sullivan Elliott Sullivan ...
Judge Mollison
Roland Brand Roland Brand ...
Deputy
Tony Anholt Tony Anholt ...
FBI Man
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Marc Smith Marc Smith ...
Some small part actors (voice)
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Storyline

Following the death of his family in an aeroplane crash, a man plots an elaborate revenge scheme on those responsible. By setting himself up as a criminal, he plans to get close to a certain tycoon who has been approached by the culprits to help them retrieve the cargo of the lost plane. Written by Jonathon Dabell <J.D.@pixie.ntu.ac.uk>  

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Revenge | Rain | Radio | Millionaire | Police  | See more »

Taglines:

In the right hands, fear is the deadliest weapon of all.

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ölüm noktasindan dönüs See more »

Box Office

Gross:

SEK 4,111,251 (Sweden)
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Anglo-EMI, KLK See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Ben Kingsley's film debut. See more »