Death Begins at Seventy (18 Feb. 1967)

Director:

Ridley Scott

Writer:

Dick Sharples

Stars:

Gerald Harper, Juliet Harmer, Jack May

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Gerald Harper	...	Adam Adamant
Juliet Harmer	...	Georgina Jones
Jack May	...	William E. Simms
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
George Benson	...	Timothy Henshaw
Sheila Burrell	...	Matron Mavis Unsworth
Windsor Davies	...	Charlie Pearson
Roy Evans	...	Postman
John Glyn-Jones	...	Harry Newley
Cyd Hayman	...	Nurse Mary Smith
Bill Maclean	...	Young Man
Derek Martin	...	Coach Driver
Nosher Powell	...	First Security Guard
Alan Thompson	...	Second Security Guard
Kenneth J. Warren	...	Dr. Henry Heason

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

lost film

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Genres:

Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Details

Release Date:

18 February 1967 (UK)

Company Credits

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is currently no known copy of this edition in existence.

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Soundtracks

"Pavane in F-sharp minor, op. 50"
Composed by Gabriel Fauré

User Reviews

70 Is A Dangerous Age, Adam

Simms is overjoyed to receive a postcard from Timothy Henshaw, a retired actor, now living at the Sweet Lawns' home for senior citizens. With Adam in tow, he pays a visit, but Henshaw fails to recognise his friend, and doesn't even recall having sent the card! Why are there corpses buried in the summerhouse? Why are the residents virtual prisoners in the home? And just what is Dr.Heason up to in his laboratory?

Dick Sharples is best remembered as the creator of the classic Thora Hird sitcom 'In Loving Memory', which might have made a suitable title for this dark tale. Dr.Heason is stealing the identities of dead old people to give to criminals, so that they will help him rob stately homes!

Some witty dialogue helps the improbable plot along, particularly the opening exchange between Adam and Simms. The valet's embarrassment at being pursued by the Hattie Jacques-like Matron is hilarious.

No Georgina sorry to say, but glamour is provided by the voluptuous Cyd Hayman ( 'Nina' of the wartime I.T.V. drama 'Manhunt' ) cast as a nurse! 'Dr.Heason' is brought to life by Kenneth J.Warren, whom 'Steptoe & Son' fans will recognise as 'Arthur' from 'Cuckoo In The Nest'.

I wish I knew the name of the idiot who wiped this. I bet his first name was Stanley.