The Rivals (1963)
A pair of hoodlums steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whose daughter has just been kidnapped. The two gangsters stole the abductor's car and when they find the note, they decide to take advantage of the situation and collect the money.
Director:
Max Varnel
Writer:
John Roddick
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Jack Gwillim as Rolf Nelson |
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Erica Rogers as Kim Harris |
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Brian Smith as Steve Houston |
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Tony Garnett as Jimmy Vosler |
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Barry Linehan as Paul Kenyon |
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Murray Hayne as Alex Nichols |
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Howard Greene as Eddy McQuire |
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Philip Latham as Lawrence |
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Maria Lennard as Phillipa Martin |
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Jack Rodney as Mick O'Leary |
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Donna Pearson as Christina Neilson |
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Anthony Bailey as Jumbo Johnson |
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Michael Mellinger as Waiter |
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Ann Bassett as Lift Attendant |
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Peter Thomas as Police Constable |
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Oliver MacGreevy as Cafe Owner |
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George Grimshaw Brown as Douglas |
| Directing | Max Varnel | Director |
| Writing | John Roddick | Screenplay |
| Writing | Edgar Wallace | Original Story |
| Production | Jack Greenwood | Producer |
| Production | Ronnie Curtis | Casting Director |
| Camera | James Wilson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Derek Holding | Editor |
| Art | Peter Mullins | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Hilda Fox | Hairdresser |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stella Morris | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Ron Fry | Production Manager |
| Directing | Ted Lewis | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Brian Blamey | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Sidney Rider | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Eric Stockl | Sound Recordist |
| Camera | Peter Allwork | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Bernard Ebbinghouse | Music |