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The Persuaders!

Five Miles to Midnight

  • Episode aired Feb 16, 1972
  • 52m
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7.8/10
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On the run from the U.S. authorities and the Mob, an American gangster in Rome offers information expecting a reduced sentence, however, smuggling him out of the country will be no easy task... Read allOn the run from the U.S. authorities and the Mob, an American gangster in Rome offers information expecting a reduced sentence, however, smuggling him out of the country will be no easy task for the Persuaders.On the run from the U.S. authorities and the Mob, an American gangster in Rome offers information expecting a reduced sentence, however, smuggling him out of the country will be no easy task for the Persuaders.
IMDb RATING
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223
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  • Director
    • Val Guest
  • Writer
    • Terry Nation(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tony Curtis
    • Roger Moore
    • Joan Collins
Top credits
  • Director
    • Val Guest
  • Writer
    • Terry Nation(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tony Curtis
    • Roger Moore
    • Joan Collins
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    • 3User reviews
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    The Persuaders! (1971)
    Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, and Joan Collins in The Persuaders! (1971)
    Roger Moore and Joan Collins in The Persuaders! (1971)
    Joan Collins in The Persuaders! (1971)
    Tony Curtis in The Persuaders! (1971)

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    Tony Curtis
    Tony Curtis
    • Danny Wildeas Danny Wilde
    Roger Moore
    Roger Moore
    • Lord Brett Sinclairas Lord Brett Sinclair
    Joan Collins
    Joan Collins
    • Sidonieas Sidonie
    Robert Hutton
    Robert Hutton
    • Frank Roccoas Frank Rocco
    Laurence Naismith
    Laurence Naismith
    • Judge Fultonas Judge Fulton
    Robert Rietty
    Robert Rietty
    • Torinoas Torino
    Ian Thompson
    • Vasileas Vasile
    Ferdy Mayne
    Ferdy Mayne
    • Count Sangalloas Count Sangallo
    Robert Gallico
    • Manny Howardas Manny Howard
    Jean Marsh
    Jean Marsh
    • Nicolaas Nicola
    Arnold Diamond
    Arnold Diamond
    • Brusatias Brusati
    Maxwell Craig
    Maxwell Craig
    • Torino's Henchmanas Torino's Henchman
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Fielder
    Harry Fielder
    • Policemanas Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Val Guest
    • Writer
      • Terry Nation(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Judge Fulton charges Danny and Brett to get former gangster Frank Rocco from Italy to America to testify against a large crime syndicate. They must evade both the police and Torino, a rival mobster out to silence Rocco. Accompanied by photo-journalist Sidonie, the party eludes the police but are forced to take shelter in a villa owned by wealthy Count Sangallo, who is in alliance with Torino and is about to deliver them to him. —don @ minifie-1
    • rome italy
    • mob
    • smuggling
    • border
    • tax evasion
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    • Trivia
      In one of the scenes with Brett, Daniel mentions "that's in Donald O'Connor's movies". Tony Curtis appeared uncredited alongside Donald O'Connor in the movie Francis (1950).
    • Goofs
      Driving along a country road shortly after fleeing Rome the dark shadow of the camera and tripod can be plainly seen against the bottom half of the vehicle.
    • Quotes

      Sidonie: I'm Sid.

      Lord Brett Sinclair: It has a nice feminine sound.

      Sidonie: Short for Sidonie. Do you want to shake hands or kiss?

      Lord Brett Sinclair: Well, I like to stick to conventions, have a brief courtship first.

      Sidonie: How long?

      Lord Brett Sinclair: 10, 15 minutes. I hate long engagements!

    • Connections
      Featured in Amicalement Votre, Hollywood au service de sa majesté (2017)

    User reviews3

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    10/10
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    One of my favorite episodes, He's very funny and the heroes are really close friends, with great views over Rome and Italy.
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    • sylvain1888
    • Nov 17, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 16, 1972 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
    • Production companies
      • Television Reporters International Tribune
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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