Rough Shoot (1953): Cast & Plot
Rough Shoot is a 1953 crime thriller directed by Robert Parrish, starring Joel McCrea as Lt. Col. Robert Taine, Marius Goring and Denis Lehrer. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Robert Parrish
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Raymond Stross Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rough Shoot About?
The premise of Rough Shoot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When an American military officer and his wife settle into a charming cottage they believe lies in tranquil English countryside, they soon uncover a bustling network of spies and secret agents operating nearby, turning their quiet retreat into a dangerous espionage adventure.
Rough Shoot Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- american in the uk
- american in england
- american abroad
- village
- manslaughter
- spy ring
- accidental shooting
- manhunt
- on the run
- spy network
- american in foreign country
- impostor
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- murder
- army officer
- undercover operation
- wax museum
- housekeeper
- scotland yard
- train station
- briefcase
- husband wife relationship
- b film
- based on the novel of the same name
- evading booby trap
- mi6 british secret military intelligence service
- cold war era
- drunkard
- drama espionage
- secret briefcase
- hunting
- army lieutenant colonel
- secret service agent
- spy adventure
- spy thriller
- british secret intelligence service
- impersonation
- military officer
- car chase
- rabbit hunting
- madame tussauds london
- dorset england
- army general
- polish
- aircraft landing
- mental hospital
- british secret service
- duplicity
- enemy spy
- soviet agent
- macguffin
Rough Shoot Cast & Characters
Joel McCrea leads the cast as Lt. Col. Robert Taine, with Marius Goring as Hiart and Denis Lehrer as Reimann. Directed by Robert Parrish; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Parrish
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Joel McCrea as Lt. Col. Robert Taine -
Marius Goring as Hiart - Denis Lehrer as Reimann
- Karl Stepanek as Diss
Also Starring in Rough Shoot
· 19 more- Patricia Laffan Magda
- Frank Lawton Hassingham
- Herbert Lom Sandorski
- Cyril Raymond Cartwright
- Evelyn Keyes Cecily
- Roland Culver Randall
- David Hurst Lex
- Robert Dickens Tommy
- Jack McNaughton Inspector Matthews
- Clement McCallin Inspector Sullivan
- Megs Jenkins Mrs. Powell
- Ian Selby Lex's Contact (uncredited)
- Joan Hickson Station Announcer
- Laurence Naismith Blossom
- George Hilsdon Police Constable (uncredited)
- Arnold Bell Sgt. Baines
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- Charles Hammond Railway Ticket Clerk (uncredited)
- Ellis Irving Wharton
- Powys Thomas Ambulance Driver
More from Robert Parrish
More films directed by Robert Parrish, best-rated first: Casino Royale, The Marseille Contract, A Town Called Hell and Doppelgänger.
Rough Shoot Plot Summary
What happens in Rough Shoot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Dorset countryside, Robert Taine shoots at a man he believes is a poacher on his rented property. The man named Reimann [Denis Lehrer] is mortally wounded, though [Hiart] [Marius Goring] simultaneously shot Reimann. Unaware of Reimann’s death, Taine hides Reimann’s body under a shrub as he later encounters Hiart and his driver, Diss [Karl Stepanek], who are looking for the body.
Full summary
The whole story of Rough Shoot, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Rough Shoot?
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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Which actor portrays Robert Taine in the film?
Rough Shoot Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Shoot First” and “Servizio segreto”.
- Also known as
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- Shoot First
- Servizio segreto
- Schuss im Dunkel
- Un disparo en la mañana
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Rough Shoot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rough Shoot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rough Shoot?
Rough Shoot runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Rough Shoot released?
Rough Shoot was released on March 30, 1953.
Who directed Rough Shoot?
Rough Shoot was directed by Robert Parrish.
More films by Robert Parrish Who is in the cast of Rough Shoot?
Rough Shoot stars Joel McCrea as Lt. Col. Robert Taine, Marius Goring as Hiart and Denis Lehrer as Reimann, among 23 credited actors.
Does Rough Shoot have a post-credit scene?
No. Rough Shoot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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