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23 askelta kuolemaan

Original title: 23 Paces to Baker Street
  • 19561956
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.3K
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23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
A blind American writer living in London stumbles upon a criminal conspiracy involving kidnapping and extortion.
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A blind American writer living in London stumbles upon a criminal conspiracy involving kidnapping and extortion.A blind American writer living in London stumbles upon a criminal conspiracy involving kidnapping and extortion.A blind American writer living in London stumbles upon a criminal conspiracy involving kidnapping and extortion.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Nigel Balchin(screenplay by)
    • Philip MacDonald(novel)
  • Stars
    • Van Johnson
    • Vera Miles
    • Cecil Parker
  • Director
    • Henry Hathaway
  • Writers
    • Nigel Balchin(screenplay by)
    • Philip MacDonald(novel)
  • Stars
    • Van Johnson
    • Vera Miles
    • Cecil Parker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 49User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
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    Vera Miles in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Vera Miles in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Natalie Norwick in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Patricia Laffan in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Patricia Laffan in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Isobel Elsom in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Terence de Marney and Maurice Denham in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Estelle Winwood in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    A. Cameron Grant in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Vera Miles in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Vera Miles in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)
    Vera Miles in 23 askelta kuolemaan (1956)

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    Van Johnson
    Van Johnson
    • Phillip Hannon
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Jean Lennox
    Cecil Parker
    Cecil Parker
    • Bob Matthews
    Patricia Laffan
    Patricia Laffan
    • Miss Alice MacDonald
    Maurice Denham
    Maurice Denham
    • Inspector Grovening
    Estelle Winwood
    Estelle Winwood
    • Barmaid at The Eagle
    Liam Redmond
    Liam Redmond
    • Joe
    Isobel Elsom
    Isobel Elsom
    • Lady Syrett
    Martin Benson
    Martin Benson
    • Pillings
    Natalie Norwick
    Natalie Norwick
    • Janet Murch
    Terence de Marney
    Terence de Marney
    • Det. Sgt. Luce
    Robin Alalouf
    • Bellboy
    • (uncredited)
    Ashley Cowan
    • Lift Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Gomez
    • Mr. Da Mestre
    • (uncredited)
    A. Cameron Grant
    • Pinball Player
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Griffiths
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Horsbrugh
    • Shop Assistant
    • (uncredited)
    Janice Kane
    • Miss Da Mestre
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Hathaway
    • Writers
      • Nigel Balchin(screenplay by)
      • Philip MacDonald(novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The film maximised 20th Century-Fox's "frozen funds" - money earned in England by the studio which, by law, could only be spent there. Hence, the extensive location footage is genuinely shot in London, whilst the interiors are all Los Angeles-based.
    • Goofs
      The depicted Portman Square apartment is directly over the Thames. However, Portman Square is actually about 2 miles from the Thames.
    • Quotes

      Phillip Hannon: [blind man] Well how does it look? Is it beautiful?

      Bob Matthews: Yes... yes, very beautiful - view, buildings.

      Phillip Hannon: [sarcastically] You make it all so vivid, I can almost see it.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Sette scialli di seta gialla (1972)

    User reviews49

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    8/10
    A great rainy day, suspense movie.
    If you have worn out all your Hitchcock videos and need a good way to fill in a few hours on a rainy afternoon, this is the movie for you. A blind play-write over hears a fiendish conversation and is determined to intervene. Armed with his trusty man-servant and beautiful American female companion, this flick delivers on many levels, right up to the twist at the end.

    They don't seem to make movies like this one anymore. Mores the pity. A must see for all suspense fans, plus a lovely glimpse into 50's London.

    Scored it as 8/10.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 1956 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 23 Paces to Baker Street
    • Filming locations
      • Barkers of Kensington, 63 Kensington High Street, Kensington, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $1,375,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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