Bond of Fear (1956)

An escaped killer hides out by forcing a travelling family to take him with them.

Director:

Henry Cass

Writers:

John Gilling, Norman Hudis,

Stars:

Dermot Walsh, Jane Barrett, John Colicos

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dermot Walsh	...	John Sewell
Jane Barrett	...	Mary Sewell
John Colicos	...	Dewar
Jameson Clark	...	Scotty
John Horsley	...	Policeman
Anthony Pavey	...	Michael Sewell
Marilyn Baker	...	Ann Sewell
Alan MacNaughton	...	Det Sgt Daley
Marianne Stone	...	Mrs. Simon
Arnold Bell	...	Road Block Sgt
Avril Angers	...	Hiker
Bill Shine	...	Hiker
Peter Swanwick	...	Travelling Salesman
Hal Osmond	...	Hospital Porter
Trevor Reid	...	Dover Police Inspector

Storyline

An escaped killer hides out by forcing a travelling family to take him with them.

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Genres:

Drama | Crime

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1956 (UK)

Also Known As:

Politi gennem politispærring

Filming Locations:

Dover Ferry Terminal, Dover, Kent, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mid Century Film Productions Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

66 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

User Reviews

Hook up the caravan and get more than you bargain for

I remember seeing this film on TV when I was a kid and was totally absorbed. I still like this type of old British movie. I think it's the good old-fashioned storyline with lots of suspense that does it for me.

So here we have good old Dermot Walsh minding his own business, taking his family on a trip with the caravan in tow and ending up with a wanted criminal holding them hostage whilst on the move with their trailer. For me, the acting is more than decent and for anyone like me who has a penchant for rather cheaply made, but nonetheless good, black and white British second features of this era, it would be a very decent purchase if only it were available on DVD or VHS (hint, hint).

Yes, it's a pity that - ahem - Amazon don't have a great many of this type of good old British black and white on either DVD or VHS.