Offbeat(1961)
Offbeat Synopsis
When Scotland Yard finds themselves up against a brick wall in tracking down a vicious gang of thieves and bank robbers, they call in Layton, a loner from MI5 to work his way into the gang and help bring them down.
Offbeat (1961) is a crime film directed by Cliff Owen, released on January 1, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars William Sylvester, Mai Zetterling, John Meillon and Anthony Dawson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Cliff Owen
- Writers:
- Peter Barnes
- Producers:
- E.M. Smedley-Aston
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Faithfull
- Production:
- Northiam Productions, British Lion Films
- Status:
- Released
Offbeat Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Sylvester
as Layton / Steve Ross
Mai Zetterling
as Ruth Lombard
John Meillon
as Johnny Hemick
Anthony Dawson
as James Dawson
Neil McCarthy
as Leo Farrell
Joseph Fürst
as Paul Varna
Harry Baird
as Gill Hall
John Phillips
as Chief Superintendent Gault
Victor Brooks
as Inspector Adams
Diana King
as Maggie Dawson
Gerard Heinz
as Jake
- Nan Munro
Nan Munro
as Sarah Bennett
Key crew
Directed by Cliff Owen, written by Peter Barnes, produced by E.M. Smedley-Aston.
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Offbeat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 11 ratings.
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Offbeat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Offbeat online?
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Offbeat (1961) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Offbeat?
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The main cast of Offbeat (1961) includes William Sylvester, Mai Zetterling, John Meillon, Anthony Dawson and Neil McCarthy. The film was directed by Cliff Owen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Offbeat released?
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Offbeat was released on January 1, 1961 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Offbeat worth watching?
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Offbeat (1961) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.