Night Ferry

Night Ferry

1976 · 60 min · ★ 5.1 · Action, Family, Mystery

Night Ferry stars Bernard Cribbins as Pyramid, a dastardly master-of-disguise who plans to smuggle an ancient Egyptian mummy out of the country. When young Jeff discovers the plan, a dangerous chase via London's Victoria and Clapham stations ensues.

Directed by David Eady · Written by Michael Barnes

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