Mike Billings decides to give gambling a go and it happens he's good at it. His instant fortune attracts quite a number of characters including a con artist, a hired killer, and the requisite attractive woman.
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Title: Dead Lucky (1960)
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| Vincent Ball | ... | Mike Billings | |
| Betty McDowall | ... | Jenny Drew | |
| John Le Mesurier | ... | Inspector Corcoran | |
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Alfred Burke | ... | Knocker Parsons |
| Michael Ripper | ... | Percy Simpson | |
| Sam Kydd | ... | Harry Winston | |
| Chili Bouchier | ... | Mrs. Winston | |
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John Charlesworth | ... | Hon. Stanley Dewsbury |
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Brian Worth | ... | Lucky Lewis |
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Frederick Piper | ... | Harvey Walters |
| John Dearth | ... | Torrance | |
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Joan Heal | ... | Barmaid |
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John H. Watson | ... | Police Sergeant |
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André Mikhelson | ... | Croupier |
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Leon Peers | ... | Player |
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Mike Billings decides to give gambling a go and it happens he's good at it. His instant fortune attracts quite a number of characters including a con artist, a hired killer, and the requisite attractive woman.
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June 1960 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
Vor dem Umbruch - Mord See more »Company Credits
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Synopsis to the contrary, the film is in fact about a pair of reporters attempting to infiltrate a gambling ring that sets up illegal parties in rented premises. The comedy is a bit heavy handed, but the film is brief enough not to be annoying. There will be many familiar faces for viewers who have enjoyed British cinema from that era. Overall, a harmless and occasionally interesting story, if you enjoy period decor and street scenes. Will neither kill nor thrill, but it passes the time in a not entirely unpleasant manner.