The Man in the Back Seat

The Man in the Back Seat

The Man in the Back Seat

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The Man in the Back Seat

"The latest Edgar Wallace mystery thriller!"

1961

0h 57m

6.3(6 votes)

Drama

Crime

Overview

Two thugs rob a bookmaker as he leaves a dog track with his winnings, but complications begin to arise when they discover that his case full of money is chained to his wrist.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

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Derren Nesbitt

Tony

Derren Nesbitt

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Keith Faulkner

Frank

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Carol White

Jean

Carol White

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Harry Locke

Joe Carter

Harry Locke

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Abe Barker

Charlie (uncredited)

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Anthony Bate

AA Patrol Man (uncredited)

Anthony Bate

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Roy Purcell

Petrol Station Manager (uncredited)

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Billy Dean

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