Bomb in the High Street
1961 · 60 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime
Thieves disguised as soldiers plan to use a bomb scare as part of their plan to rob a bank.
Directed by Peter Bezencenet · Written by Ben Simcoe
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Ronald Howard Captain Manning - T Terry Palmer Mike
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Suzanna Leigh Jackie -
Jack Allen Superintendent Halsey -
Russell Waters Trent -
James Villiers Stevens - M Maurice Good Feeney
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