The Hornet's Nest

The Hornet's Nest

1955 · 64 min · ★ 5.4 · Action, Comedy

Before getting nabbed by the cops, a jewel thief hides a small fortune in stolen goods aboard an empty barge. But when he later returns to claim his loot, he runs into heaps of trouble with the boat's beautiful tenants and a pair of nosy old ladies. Directed by Charles Saunders, this amusing comedy finds the cunning criminal up against far stronger and more resilient adversaries than he ever anticipated. [Netflix]

Directed by Charles Saunders · Written by Allan MacKinnon

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Paul Carpenter Bob Bartlett
June Thorburn Pat
Marla Landi Terry Savarese
Alexander Gauge Mr. Arnold
Charles Farrell Posh Peterson
Christine Silver Becky Crumb
Nora Nicholson Rachael Crumb
Anita Sharp-Bolster Landlady
Ronnie Stevens Bill
Larry Burns Alfie
Gaylord Cavallaro Humphrey Holder
Trevor Reid Detective Sergeant Filson

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