Assault (1971): Cast
Assault is a 1971 crime horror film directed by Sidney Hayers, starring Frank Finlay as Det. Chief Supt. Velyan, James Cosmo and Freddie Jones. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Sidney Hayers
- Original language
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English - Studio
- George H. Brown Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Assault About?
The premise of Assault without spoilers.
A ruthless predator stalks the woods near a small town, leaving victims dead or violated. After a schoolgirl is raped while taking a shortcut and another person is murdered days later, the police are stumped. A determined young teacher, aided by a reporter and despite a local psychologist’s objections, volunteers to act as bait to draw the killer out.
Assault Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- female teacher
- schoolgirl
- red herrings
- rapist
- british giallo
- schoolgirl uniform
- miniskirt
- murder
- murder mystery
- pantyhose
- teacher
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- psychotronic film
- high voltage tower
- electrocution
- fear
- female pedal pumping
- suspense mystery
- serial killer crime
- electric pylon
- ravine
- car stuck in mud
- looking out a car rear window
- brake light
- black gloved killer
- inquest
- witness to a murder
- red glow
- reporter
- murderer's point of view
- art teacher
- english language giallo
- newspaper
- casual sexism
- girl wears a school uniform
- girl wearing a school uniform
- girl in school uniform
- teenage girl wears a school uniform
- pink miniskirt
- girl walking through the woods
- running through the woods
- photo of nude woman
- schoolmistress
- search for a killer
- common land
- police trap
- incompetent police
- journalist
- golden labrador
- police superintendant
Assault Cast & Characters
Frank Finlay leads the cast as Det. Chief Supt. Velyan, with James Cosmo as Det. Sgt. Beale and Freddie Jones as Reporter. Directed by Sidney Hayers; 30 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sidney Hayers
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Frank Finlay as Det. Chief Supt. Velyan -
James Cosmo as Det. Sgt. Beale -
Freddie Jones as Reporter -
Allan Cuthbertson as Coroner
Also Starring in Assault
· 26 more- Marianne Stone Matron
- Tony Beckley Leslie Sanford
- Reg Thomason Man in Police Station (uncredited)
- Lesley-Anne Down Tessa Hurst
- Patrick Jordan Sgt. Milton
- Joe Wadham Police Driver (uncredited)
- James Laurenson Greg Lomax
- Pat Gorman Final scene pc (uncredited)
- Suzy Kendall Julie West
- Anthony Ainley Mr. Bartell
- David Essex Man in Chemist Shop
- John Stone Fire Chief
- William Hoyland Chemist in Hospital
- Renu Setna Doctor (uncredited)
- Tom Chatto Police Doctor
- Charles Rayford Dead Chemist (uncredited)
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- Kit Taylor Doctor
- Janet Lynn Girl in Library
- Dilys Hamlett Mrs. Sanford
- John Swindells Desk Sergeant
- Anabel Littledale Susan Miller
- Valerie Shute Girl in Chemist Shop
- Siobhan Quinlan Jenny Greenaway
- Patricia Driscoll Mrs. Hurst (uncredited)
- Jan Butlin Day Receptionist
- Jill Carey Night Receptionist
More from Sidney Hayers
More films directed by Sidney Hayers, best-rated first: Burn, Witch, Burn, Master Ninja II, Conquest of the Earth and The Seekers.
Cars in Assault
48 cars on screen, including the 1963 Daimler 2½ Litre V8 and the 1968 Ford Cortina MkII.
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1963 Daimler 2½ Litre V8 Important role -
1968 Ford Cortina MkII Important role -
1965 Jaguar S-Type XJ3 Important role -
1962 Morris Minor 1000 Traveller Important role
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Assault FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Assault, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Assault?
Assault runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Assault released?
Assault was released on February 11, 1971.
Who directed Assault?
Assault was directed by Sidney Hayers.
More films by Sidney Hayers Who is in the cast of Assault?
Assault stars Frank Finlay as Det. Chief Supt. Velyan, James Cosmo as Det. Sgt. Beale and Freddie Jones as Reporter, among 30 credited actors.
Does Assault have a post-credit scene?
No. Assault has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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