Impulse

Impulse

... with a woman like her it could lead to Murder!

1954 · 80 min · ★ 4.6 · Crime, Drama

An American realtor living in England is dissatisfied with what he believes to be his humdrum life. One weekend while his wife is out of town, he gives a ride to a woman he sees stranded on the road. One thing leads to another, and he soon finds himself enmeshed in a plot involving a diamond robbery, gangsters and murder.

Directed by Cy Endfield · Written by Carl Nystrom

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Arthur Kennedy Alan Curtis
Constance Smith Lila Ray
Joy Shelton Elizabeth Curtis
Jack Allen Freddie James
James Carney Jack Forrester
Cyril Chamberlain Gray
Cameron Hall Joe
Bruce Beeby Harry Winters
John Horsley police officer
Jean St. Clair
Michael Balfour uncredited
Kenneth Cope uncredited

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