The Switch
1963, English. Directed by Peter Maxwell.
A wristwatch-smuggling gang bring watches into the country in a car's petrol tank. Poor Zena Marshall knows too much, so the gangs abducts her. Stalwart customs official Anthony Steel struggles manfully to rescue the girl.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Peter MaxwellDirector
- Anthony SteelBill Craddock
- Zena MarshallCaroline Markham
- Conrad PhillipsJohn Curry
- Dermot WalshInspector Tomlinson
- Susan ShawSearch Officer
- Dawn BeretJanice Lampton
- Arnold DiamondJean Lecraze
- Jerry DesmondeCustoms Chief
- Gordon BoydJack knighton
- Arthur LovegroveHarry lewis
- Keith SmithSergeant Waters
- Raymond SmithMandreos
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1963
- Written by
- Colin Fraser, Philip Ridgeway
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How long is The Switch?
The Switch runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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What movies are like The Switch?
If you liked The Switch, try The Protector, Wardriver, War Dogs.
Who directed The Switch?
The Switch (1963) was directed by Peter Maxwell and stars Anthony Steel, Zena Marshall, Conrad Phillips.