Creator

John Creasey

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Known For

Gideon's DayGideon's Day · 1958
Gideon's Day
6.41958
MovieCrimeDrama
Scotland Yard Inspector George Gideon starts his day off on the wrong foot when he gets a traffic-violation ticket from a young police officer. From there, his 'typical day" consists in learning that one of his most-trusted detectives has accepted bribes; hunts an escaped maniac who has murdered a girl; tracks a young girl suspected of involvement in a payroll robbery and then helps break up a bank robbery.
The Baron: The Man in a Looking GlassThe Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass · 1972
The Baron: The Man in a Looking Glass
8.51972
MovieThrillerTV Movie
A robbery is prevented by an undercover art dealer pretending to be a criminal. Edited from TV series, The Baron.
Salute the ToffSalute the Toff · 1952
Salute the Toff
5.71952
MovieCrime
The Toff solves the mystery of a missing employer. One of the BFi's most wanted films.
Cat & MouseCat & Mouse · 1958
Cat & Mouse
6.31958
MovieDramaCrime
A GI deserter frames a girl for killing a blackmailer, and holds her captive while seeking gems.
So Soon to DieSo Soon to Die · 1957
So Soon to Die
7.01957
MovieCrimeDrama
An unemployed actor, Lionel Amblin, is hired to kill a young girl before she reaches her 25th birthday. He becomes curious to know why someone would want her dead, and begins an investigation of the girl and her friends.
Hammer the ToffHammer the Toff · 1952
Hammer the Toff
6.41952
MovieCrime
A detective proves that a Robin Hood-type crook did not steal a metal formula.
Gideon's WayGideon's Way · 1965
Gideon's Way
7.01965
SeriesDrama
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.
One Pair of EyesOne Pair of Eyes · 1967
One Pair of Eyes
7.01967
SeriesDocumentary
A monthly series of highly personal documentary films in which individuals are given a platform to discuss issues close to their heart.

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Gideon's WayGideon's Way · 1965
Gideon's Way
7.01965
SeriesDrama
Gideon's Way is a British television crime series made by ITC Entertainment in 1964/65, based on the novels by John Creasey. The series was made at Elstree in twin production with The Saint TV series. It starred Liverpudlian John Gregson in the title role as Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, with Alexander Davion as his assistant, Detective Chief Inspector David Keen, Reginald Jessup as Det. Superintendent LeMaitre, Ian Rossiter as Detective Chief Superintendent Joe Bell and Basil Dignam as Commissioner Scott-Marle. The show did not acknowledge any help from Scotland Yard, any other police force or advisor. Daphne Anderson starred as his wife, Kate with Giles Watling as young son, Malcolm, Richard James as older son, Matthew who seemed to have a lot of new girlfriends and Andrea Allan as daughter, Pru. Unusually for police stories, Gideon was shown as a family man at home though urgent phone calls from his bosses tend to disrupt family plans too often. However, he did admit in "State Visit" that his wife had walked out on him for a while years ago when he put the job first and her second. They live in an expensive detached house in Chelsea.

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