The Gelignite Gang (1956): Cast
The Gelignite Gang is a 1956 drama thriller directed by Terence Fisher and Francis Searle, starring Eric Pohlmann as Mr. Popoulos, Wayne Morris and Patrick Holt. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 14m (74 min)
- Directors
- Terence Fisher and Francis Searle
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cybex Film Productions Ltd.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Gelignite Gang About?
The premise of The Gelignite Gang without spoilers.
A tense thriller that tears the lid off Soho’s underworld, exposing the cunning organization behind a gang of safe‑breakers who will stop at nothing— even murder—to achieve their goals, weaving suspenseful intrigue through the shadowy streets of London.
The Gelignite Gang Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- investigator
- safecracker
- gelignite
- heist
- british
- 1950s
- murder
- british noir
- b movie
- frame up
- private investigador
- private investigator's secretary
+10 more Show fewer
- lie
- coincidence
- scotland yard
- tiara diamond
- ring diamond
- pawn broker
- double cross
- phone musicians
- fire
- gunshots
The Gelignite Gang Cast & Characters
Eric Pohlmann leads the cast as Mr. Popoulos, with Wayne Morris as Jimmy Baxter and Patrick Holt as John Rutherford. Directed by Terence Fisher and Francis Searle; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Terence Fisher
- Co-director Francis Searle
- Eric Pohlmann as Mr. Popoulos
- Wayne Morris as Jimmy Baxter
- Patrick Holt as John Rutherford
- Lloyd Lamble as Detective-Inspector Felby
Also Starring in The Gelignite Gang
· 12 more- Sandra Dorne Sally Morton
- Arthur Young Scobie
- Mark Daly 1st Watchman
- James Kenney Chris Chapman
- Simone Silva Simone (Nightclub Singer) (uncredited)
- Hugh Miller Mr. Crosby
- Tony Doonan Jagar
- Monti DeLyle Barton
- Bernadette Milnes Kay
- Bertha Russell Chapman's mother
- Leigh Crutchley Hopman, thug
- Ossie Waller 2nd Watchman
More from Terence Fisher and Francis Searle
More films directed by Terence Fisher and Francis Searle, best-rated first: Horror of Dracula, The Mummy, The Curse of Frankenstein and Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell.
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The Gelignite Gang FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Gelignite Gang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Gelignite Gang?
The Gelignite Gang runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
When was The Gelignite Gang released?
The Gelignite Gang was released on June 20, 1956.
Who directed The Gelignite Gang?
The Gelignite Gang was directed by Terence Fisher and Francis Searle.
More films by Terence Fisher Who is in the cast of The Gelignite Gang?
The Gelignite Gang stars Eric Pohlmann as Mr. Popoulos, Wayne Morris as Jimmy Baxter and Patrick Holt as John Rutherford, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Gelignite Gang have a post-credit scene?
No. The Gelignite Gang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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