Urge to Kill(1960)
Urge to Kill Synopsis
A psychopathic killer murders three girls before police catch him.
Urge to Kill (1960) is a crime film directed by Vernon Sewell, released on March 1, 1960 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Patrick Barr, Howard Pays, Terence Knapp and Ruth Dunning. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Vernon Sewell
- Writers:
- James Eastwood, Gerald Savory
- Cinematographer:
- John Wiles
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
Urge to Kill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Patrick Barr
as Superintendent Allen
Howard Pays
as Charles Ramskill
- Terence Knapp
Terence Knapp
as Hughie
Ruth Dunning
as Auntie B
- Anna Turner
Anna Turner
as Lily Willis
- Christopher Trace
Christopher Trace
as Sergeant Grey
Wilfrid Brambell
as Mr. Forsythe
- Margaret St. Barbe West
Margaret St. Barbe West
as Mrs. Willis
Yvonne Buckingham
as Gwen
- Laura Thurlow
Laura Thurlow
as Jenny
- Kenneth Midwood
Kenneth Midwood
as Sergeant Brigs
Brian O'Higgins
as Curly Latham
Key crew
Directed by Vernon Sewell, written by James Eastwood and Gerald Savory.
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Urge to Kill Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 4 ratings.
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Urge to Kill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Urge to Kill online?
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Urge to Kill (1960) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Urge to Kill?
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The main cast of Urge to Kill (1960) includes Patrick Barr, Howard Pays, Terence Knapp, Ruth Dunning and Anna Turner. The film was directed by Vernon Sewell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Urge to Kill released?
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Urge to Kill was released on March 1, 1960 and runs for 59m.
Is Urge to Kill worth watching?
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Urge to Kill (1960) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.