The Desperate Men (1958)
Cat & Mouse (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 19min
- Crime, Drama
- Aug 1958 (UK)
- Movie
A GI deserter frames a girl for killing a blackmailer and holds her captive while seeking gems.
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| Lee Patterson | ... |
Rod Fenner
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| Ann Sears | ... |
Ann Coltby
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| Hilton Edwards | ... |
William Scruby
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| Victor Maddern | ... |
Det. Supt. Harding
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Stuart Saunders | ... |
Det. Sgt. Paige
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Diana Fawcett | ... |
Mrs. Pomeroy
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| George Rose | ... |
Clothes Dealer
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Roddy McMillan | ... |
Mr. Pomeroy
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| Geoffrey Russell | ... |
Police Constable
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Robert MacKenzie |
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Llewellyn Rees | ... |
Bank Manager
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Percy Cartwright | ... |
Grimshawe
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Gerald Welch |
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Barry Steele | ... |
Bank Cashier
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Douglas Ives | ... |
Postman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Paul Rotha | ||
Written by
| John Creasey | ... | (novel) (as Michael Halliday) |
| Paul Rotha | ... | (written by) |
| Irma Bernay | ... | (additional dialogue) |
Produced by
| Ralph May | ... | executive producer |
| Paul Rotha | ... | producer |
| Richard Warren | ... | associate producer |
Cinematography by
| Wolfgang Suschitzky | ... | (photography) |
Editing by
| William Freeman | ... | (as Bill Freeman) |
Art Direction by
| Tony Inglis | ||
Makeup Department
| Bobbie Smith | ... | hairdresser |
| Edgar Wedd | ... | makeup artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Tomblin | ... | first assistant |
Sound Department
| Ken Cameron | ... | sound supervisor |
| Douglas Hurring | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Leslie Dear | ... | camera operator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Phyllis Townshend | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
- Anvil Films (produced by) (made by)
Distributors
- Eros Films (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Sinister Cinema (2019) (United States) (DVD)
- Renown Productions (2012) (United Kingdom) (video)
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This B-movie seems t have had a convoluted history. It was passed by the BBFC as Cat and Mouse at 85m 49s on February 18th 1958 with the distributor listed as Anvil Films. It was then passed on December 11th 1958 as The Desperate Ones at the same running time with the distributor listed as Eros Films. It does not seem to have had a UK release until it went out in February 1960 (as Cat and Mouse) as supporting film to "Butterfield 8" on the ABC circuit, cut to 79 minutes. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Rockin', Lovin', Baby See more » |
| Quotes |
Det. Supt. Harding:
I know that look of yours Stuart. Alright, let's have it. Det. Sgt. Paige: Well, sir. If this ginger-headed chap and his girlfriend were in this lark together, you'd rightly expect only one bed to have been used upstairs, not two. Det. Supt. Harding: You've got a nasty mind. See more » |