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Ghost Squad

  • TV Series
  • 1961–19641961–1964
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
59
YOUR RATING
Ghost Squad (1961)
  • Crime
  • Drama
The adventures of the agents of Scotland Yard's secret undercover crime unit, dubbed "The Ghost Squad".The adventures of the agents of Scotland Yard's secret undercover crime unit, dubbed "The Ghost Squad".The adventures of the agents of Scotland Yard's secret undercover crime unit, dubbed "The Ghost Squad".
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
59
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Anthony Marlowe
    • Claire Nielson
    • Michael Quinn
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  • Stars
    • Anthony Marlowe
    • Claire Nielson
    • Michael Quinn
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    • 2User reviews
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    Angela Browne in Ghost Squad (1961)
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    Neil Hallett, Anthony Marlowe, and Michael Quinn in Ghost Squad (1961)
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    Anthony Marlowe
    • Geoffrey Stock
    33 episodes33 eps • 1962–1964
    Claire Nielson
    • Jean Carter
    33 episodes33 eps • 1962–1964
    Michael Quinn
    Michael Quinn
    • Nick Craig
    28 episodes28 eps • 1961–1963
    Neil Hallett
    Neil Hallett
    • Tony Miller…
    25 episodes25 eps • 1962–1964
    Donald Wolfit
    Donald Wolfit
    • Sir Andrew Wilson
    13 episodes13 eps • 1961–1962
    Angela Browne
    Angela Browne
    • Helen Winters
    13 episodes13 eps • 1961–1962
    Ray Austin
    Ray Austin
    • Billy Clay…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1963–1964
    Ray Barrett
    Ray Barrett
    • Peter Clarke…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1963–1964
    Patricia Mort
    • Sally Lomax…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1962–1964
    Gabriel Toyne
    Gabriel Toyne
    • Desk Sergeant…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1963
    Roger Delgado
    Roger Delgado
    • Ben Ali…
    4 episodes4 eps • 1961–1964
    Leonard Sachs
    Leonard Sachs
    • Anton Brissac…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1964
    George Pastell
    George Pastell
    • Faria…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Guy Deghy
    Guy Deghy
    • Anton Durkavic…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Naomi Chance
    Naomi Chance
    • Anna…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1963
    Edwin Richfield
    Edwin Richfield
    • DeGrange…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961–1964
    Pat Ryan
    • Man at Audition…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1961
    William Marlowe
    William Marlowe
    • Captain Lazero…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1962–1964
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      During the second season a few episodes utilize John Barry's 'Beat For Beatniks' as incidental music, rather than the per-usual specially composed library bank of music by Philip Green.

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    Not that great ...
    A difference in tastes here, but despite the helpful and detailed review of this programme from a previous reviewer, I can't endorse it as a great series. Possibly an important pioneer for the cheap and cheerful globetrotting police/spy shows shot in Pinewood that we all enjoyed in the 1960s, but in itself not quite there.

    Michael Quinn was not really a success as Craig, although he was such an unusual character, he certainly stood out among the rest of the cast (Angela Browne made a strong impression in series 1). The trouble was Quinn was very tall, and a bit dopey-looking, and by series 2 even his haircut looked dopey. He also got everything wrong, and he could mangle almost any accent on the planet. He was built for Dick Van Dyke-style comedy, not a proto-Roger Moore.

    There was also a splendidly ludicrous title sequence, which bizarrely refers to the 'almost legendary Ghost Squad' - why 'almost'? - and shows Craig emerging with a surge of commuters at what looks like Victoria Station in London, extolling his ability to merge with the crowd, while he stands out like a sore thumb, towering a foot taller than everyone else.
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    • Release date
      • September 9, 1961 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • G.S.5
    • Filming locations
      • Independent Artists Studios, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Associated Television (ATV)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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