Deadly Nightshade(1953)
Deadly Nightshade Synopsis
Escapee switches identities but finds the new one quite a handful.
Deadly Nightshade (1953) is a crime film directed by John Gilling, released on March 1, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars Emrys Jones, Zena Marshall, John Horsley and Joan Hickson. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- John Gilling
- Writers:
- Lawrence Huntington
- Producers:
- Robert S. Baker, Monty Berman
- Cinematographer:
- Monty Berman
- Production:
- Kenilworth Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Deadly Nightshade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emrys Jones
as Robert Matthews / John Barlow
Zena Marshall
as Ann Farrington
John Horsley
as Inspector Clements
Joan Hickson
as Mrs. Fenton
Hector Ross
as Canning
Roger Maxwell
as Col. Hector Smythe
Marne Maitland
as Heinz
Ian Fleming
as Dr. Wilson
Frederick Piper
as Thomas Pritchard
George Pastell
as Ferrari
- Lesley Deane
Lesley Deane
as Mrs. Smythe
- Victor Platt
Victor Platt
as Sergeant
Key crew
Directed by John Gilling, written by Lawrence Huntington, produced by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman.
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Deadly Nightshade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Deadly Nightshade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Deadly Nightshade online?
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Deadly Nightshade (1953) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Deadly Nightshade?
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The main cast of Deadly Nightshade (1953) includes Emrys Jones, Zena Marshall, John Horsley, Joan Hickson and Hector Ross. The film was directed by John Gilling. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Deadly Nightshade released?
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Deadly Nightshade was released on March 1, 1953 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is Deadly Nightshade worth watching?
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Deadly Nightshade (1953) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.