Attempt to Kill(1961)
Attempt to Kill Synopsis
A wealthy business man fires one of his employees and becomes the victim of murder attempt. The fired man becomes the prime suspect, but it appears that he himself has been murdered.
Attempt to Kill (1961) is a crime film directed by Royston Morley, released on August 1, 1961 with a runtime of 59m. It stars Derek Farr, Tony Wright, Richard Pearson and Freda Jackson.
- Director:
- Royston Morley
- Writers:
- Richard Harris, Edgar Wallace
- Producers:
- Jack Greenwood
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Mason
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
Attempt to Kill Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Farr
as Detective Inspector Minter
Tony Wright
as Gerry Hamilton
Richard Pearson
as Frank Weyman
Freda Jackson
as Mrs. Weyman
- Patricia Mort
Patricia Mort
as Elisabeth Gray
J.G. Devlin
as Elliott
Clifford Earl
as Sgt. Bennett
- Denis Holmes
Denis Holmes
as Fraser
- Alan Jeayes
Alan Jeayes
as Gardener
Grace Arnold
as Housekeeper
Trevor Reid
as Bank Manager
- Frances Bennett
Frances Bennett
as Barmaid
Key crew
Directed by Royston Morley, written by Richard Harris and Edgar Wallace, produced by Jack Greenwood.
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Attempt to Kill – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Attempt to Kill online?
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Attempt to Kill (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Attempt to Kill?
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The main cast of Attempt to Kill (1961) includes Derek Farr, Tony Wright, Richard Pearson, Freda Jackson and Patricia Mort. The film was directed by Royston Morley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Attempt to Kill released?
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Attempt to Kill was released on August 1, 1961 and runs for 59m.