The Actor (23 Apr. 1961)

A radio program in Hong Kong has been secretly transmitting military information to the Chinese mainland. John Drake takes the role of an actor at the radio station. Once he discovers how ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Truman

Writer:

Marc Brandell (screenplay)

Stars:

Patrick McGoohan, Rupert Davies, Gary Cockrell

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Patrick McGoohan	...	John Drake
Rupert Davies	...	Colonel Graves
Gary Cockrell	...	Al Jason
Julie Allan	...	Suzan
Patsy Rowlands	...	Mrs. Harkness
Burt Kwouk	...	Chen Tung
Andy Ho	...	General Chu-Yee
Ric Young	...	Mr. Toy (as Eric Young)
Sam Chowdhary	...	Karib
Chin Yu	...	Receptionist (as Chin-Yu)
So Bee Lee	...	Secretary (as Soo-Bee Lee)

Storyline

A radio program in Hong Kong has been secretly transmitting military information to the Chinese mainland. John Drake takes the role of an actor at the radio station. Once he discovers how the secret messages are coded and transmitted, he attempts to root out just who at the station is involved in the operation.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 1961 (UK)

Filming Locations:

MGM British Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

American-born actor, Gary Cockrell - who portrays Al Jason in the episode, would play the husband, Richard (aka 'Dick') T. Schiller, in Stanley Kubrick's Lolita in 1963.

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