Recoil
1953, English. Directed by John Gilling.
A jeweller is killed in a gang robbery leaving the daughter as the only witness. When the police can't build a case against him she decides to go undercover to infiltrate the home of the killer's brother. Slowly she is drawn into the world of the rival gangs.
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- John GillingDirector
- Kieron MooreNicholas Conway
- Elizabeth SellarsJean Talbot
- Edward UnderdownMichael Conway
- John HorsleyInspector Trubridge
- Robert RaglanSergeant Perkins
- Ethel O'SheaMrs Conway
- Martin BensonFarnborough
- Anthony PellyBentock
- Derek BlomfieldWilbur
- Robert MooreRoger
- Bill LoweWalters
- Michael BalfourParkes
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1953
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Gilling
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How long is Recoil?
Recoil runs 79 minutes (1h 19m).
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Which OTT platform is Recoil on?
Recoil isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Recoil?
If you liked Recoil, try Belly, Siberian Education, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed Recoil?
Recoil (1953) was directed by John Gilling and stars Kieron Moore, Elizabeth Sellars, Edward Underdown.