Straight On Till Morning (1972): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Straight On Till Morning is a 1972 mystery thriller directed by Peter Collinson, starring Rita Tushingham as Brenda Thompson, Shane Briant and Tom Bell. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Peter Collinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Straight On Till Morning About?
The premise of Straight On Till Morning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Brenda, a shy and withdrawn woman, clings to the hope that night will never end, unaware that dawn brings danger. When she meets Peter, she is convinced he is the love she has been waiting for. As their relationship deepens, she remains oblivious to the fact that Peter is a ruthless serial killer, setting the stage for a chilling revelation.
Straight On Till Morning Themes & Keywords
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- black pantyhose
- female stockinged legs
- female stockinged feet
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- female nudity
- nudity
- murder of a nude woman
- suntan pantyhose
- cult favorite
- villain
- children's author
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- psychotronic film
- woman in jeopardy
- f rated
- female topless nudity
- writer as protagonist
- disembodied voice
- mother daughter relationship
- alarm clock
- taxi driver
- moving out
- moving
- mother daughter conflict
- taxi
- starring long haired male
- title song
- inner voice
- redhead
- broken glass
- breaking a glass
- throwing a glass
- drunken woman
- drunkenness
- cigarette smoking
- locking a door
- locked door
- killer
- sex scene
- serial murder
- tobacconist
- tobacco shop
- smoking in a car
- lighting a cigarette
- reference to peter pan
- flashlight
- screaming woman
- scream
- almost hit by a car
- non linear
Where to Watch Straight On Till Morning
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Straight On Till Morning Cast & Characters
Rita Tushingham leads the cast as Brenda Thompson, with Shane Briant as Peter Clive and Tom Bell as Jimmy Lindsay. Directed by Peter Collinson; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Collinson
- Rita Tushingham as Brenda Thompson
- Shane Briant as Peter Clive
- Tom Bell as Jimmy Lindsay
- Katya Wyeth as Caroline
Also Starring in Straight On Till Morning
· 9 more- James Bolam Joey
- John Clive Newsagent
- Paul Brooke Uneasy Man (uncredited)
- Mavis Villiers Indian Princess
- Harold Berens Mr. Harris
- Tommy Godfrey Mr. Godfrey
- Annie Ross Liza
- Claire Kelly Margo Thompson
- Lola Willard Customer
Straight On Till Morning Plot Summary
What happens in Straight On Till Morning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Brenda Rita Tushingham is a plain young woman from Liverpool who writes fairy tales for children and dreams of a new life. When she tells her mother that she plans to move to London to find a father for her unborn baby, the decision marks a turning point that pulls her into a tense, unsettling world she barely understands.
Full summary
The whole story of Straight On Till Morning, scene by scene
Straight On Till Morning Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Straight on Till Morning (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
How Well Do You Know Straight On Till Morning?
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 actress portrays the main character Brenda?
Cars in Straight On Till Morning
29 cars on screen, including the 1970 Jaguar E-Type and the 1963 Riley 4/72.
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1963 Riley 4/72 Minor role -
1966 AEC Mammoth Major TG8 R Background role -
1958 Atkinson Mark 1 Black Knight Background role
Straight On Till Morning Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Dressed for Death” and “Til Dawn Do Us Part”.
- Also known as
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- Dressed for Death
- Til Dawn Do Us Part
- Straight on Till Morning - Ehe der Morgen graut
- Quattro farfalle per un assassino
- Ehe der Morgen graut
- 直到黎明
- Y después, sin parar, hasta el final
- Pořád rovně až do rána
- Până în zorii dimineții
- Прямо до утра
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Straight On Till Morning FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Straight On Till Morning, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Straight On Till Morning?
Straight On Till Morning runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Straight On Till Morning released?
Straight On Till Morning was released on July 9, 1972.
Who directed Straight On Till Morning?
Straight On Till Morning was directed by Peter Collinson.
More films by Peter Collinson Who is in the cast of Straight On Till Morning?
Straight On Till Morning stars Rita Tushingham as Brenda Thompson, Shane Briant as Peter Clive and Tom Bell as Jimmy Lindsay, among 13 credited actors.
Where can I watch Straight On Till Morning?
In the US, Straight On Till Morning is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does Straight On Till Morning have a post-credit scene?
No. Straight On Till Morning has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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