Hot Ice is a 1952 British comedy crime film directed by Kenneth Hume and starring John Justin, Barbara Murray and Ivor Barnard.[1] It was released as a second feature. It is based on the 1934 novel Weekend at Thrackley by Alan Melville and its subsequent play version. An eccentric invites an assortment of guests to his country house, planning to rob them of their valuables.
| Hot Ice | |
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| Directed by | Kenneth Hume |
| Written by |
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| Based on | Weekend at Thrackley Alan Melville |
| Produced by | Charles Reynolds |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ted Lloyd |
| Edited by | John Shirley |
| Music by | Ivor Slaney |
Production company | Charles Reynolds Productions |
| Distributed by | Apex Film Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 65 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Cast
edit- John Justin as Jim Henderson
- Barbara Murray as Mary
- Ivor Barnard as Edwin Carson
- John Penrose as Freddie Usher
- Michael Balfour as Jacobson
- Gabrielle Brune as Marcella
- Anthony Pendrell as Burroughs
- Bill Shine as Henry
- Fred Gray
- Dorothy Wheatley as Marilyn
- Sam Kydd as Adams
- Derek Sydney as Kenrick
- Archie Duncan as Wilson
- Keith Grieve as Constable #1
- Billy Howard as Constable #2
- Ida Patlanski as Mrs. Bertram
- Freddie Tripp as Club Waiter
- Kendal Chalmers as Man in Club
References
edit- ^ Chibnall & McFarlane p.127
Bibliography
edit- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
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