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Crosstrap (1962): Cast & Plot

Crosstrap (1962) movie poster

Crosstrap is a 1962 crime film directed by Robert Hartford-Davis, starring Gary Cockrell as Geoff, Jill Adams and Laurence Payne. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Crosstrap (1962) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Genre
Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Crosstrap About?

The premise of Crosstrap without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

In this thriller, two gangs of jewel thieves battle it out in a deserted cottage. Murder ensues when the owners of the cabin show up. Listed as lost by the BFI.

Crosstrap Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Crosstrap Cast & Characters

Gary Cockrell leads the cast as Geoff, with Jill Adams as Sally and Laurence Payne as Duke. Directed by Robert Hartford-Davis; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Crosstrap

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From the director

More from Robert Hartford-Davis

More films directed by Robert Hartford-Davis: The Take, Black Gunn, Blood Suckers and The Smashing Bird I Used to Know.

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Plot

Crosstrap Plot Summary

What happens in Crosstrap from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Novelist Gary Cockrell and his wife Jill Adams rent an isolated countryside bungalow to enable Geoff to finish his latest book without the distractions of life in London.

On their arrival, they are horrified to find a dead man in the property; before they can report the discovery they are confronted by Duke, a gangland boss, and his henchmen who have, it transpires, been using the empty property as a hide-out for stolen valuables which they are planning to smuggle out of the country. A rival gangster, Juan, also has his eye on the goods and has discovered their whereabouts. The dead man is one of his minions.

Full summary

The whole story of Crosstrap, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Crosstrap?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Geoff's profession?

Cars

Cars in Crosstrap

1 car on screen: the 1960 Triumph TR3A.

  • 1960 Triumph TR3A in Crosstrap 1960 Triumph TR3A Important role

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FAQ

Crosstrap FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Crosstrap, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crosstrap?

Crosstrap runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Crosstrap released?

Crosstrap was released in 1962.

Who directed Crosstrap?

Crosstrap was directed by Robert Hartford-Davis.

More films by Robert Hartford-Davis

Who is in the cast of Crosstrap?

Crosstrap stars Gary Cockrell as Geoff, Jill Adams as Sally and Laurence Payne as Duke, among 10 credited actors.

Does Crosstrap have a post-credit scene?

No. Crosstrap has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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