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Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series 1955–1962)

Breakdown (#1.7)

26 min  -  Crime | Drama | Mystery
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William Callew is involved in a bad traffic accident on a rural road, that leaves him so paralyzed he appears lifeless, and when help arrives they think he's really dead.

Director:

Alfred Hitchcock

Writers:

Francis M. Cockrell (teleplay), Louis Pollock (teleplay), and 1 more credit »

Original Air Date:

13 November 1955
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Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Joseph Cotten ...
William Callew
Alfred Hitchcock ...
Himself - Host
Raymond Bailey Raymond Bailey ...
Ed Johnson
Forrest Stanley Forrest Stanley ...
Hubka
Harry Shannon Harry Shannon ...
Dr. Harner
Lane Chandler Lane Chandler ...
Sheriff
James Edwards James Edwards ...
Convict
Marvin Press Marvin Press ...
Chessy
Murray Alper Murray Alper ...
Lloyd
Holly Bane Holly Bane ...
Escaped Convict (as Mike Ragan)
Jimmy Weldon Jimmy Weldon ...
Guard (as Jim Weldon)
Richard Newton Richard Newton ...
Ambulance Driver
Aaron Spelling ...
Road Worker
Harry Landers Harry Landers ...
Coroner
Elzie Emanuel Elzie Emanuel ...
Black Escaped Convict
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Storyline

Mr. Callew, a demanding businessman, is resting by the beach when he receives a telephone call from a recently discharged employee. The man is in tears, but the unyielding Callew shows no sympathy, and hangs up on him. Later, when Callew starts to drive home, his car runs off the road at a construction site. When he comes to, Callew is paralyzed. Several persons come by, but he is unable to communicate with them, so they think he is dead. Fully aware of his predicament, he becomes increasingly terrified. Written by Snow Leopard  

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Plot Keywords:

Businessman | Paralyzed | Beach | Accident | Aerial Shot  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Shamley Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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