The Man in the Back Seat (1961): Cast & Plot
The Man in the Back Seat is a 1961 crime drama directed by Vernon Sewell, starring Derren Nesbitt as Tony, Keith Faulkner and Harry Locke. It runs 57 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 57 min
- Director
- Vernon Sewell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Independent Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man in the Back Seat About?
The premise of The Man in the Back Seat without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A haunting thriller that follows two bumbling crooks who, after a botched heist, find an unwelcome passenger hidden in the back seat. The passenger’s eerie presence evokes the Banquo‑ghost episode from Macbeth, turning the simple robbery into a tense, suspense‑driven nightmare.
The Man in the Back Seat Cast & Characters
Derren Nesbitt leads the cast as Tony, with Keith Faulkner as Frank and Harry Locke as Joe Carter. Directed by Vernon Sewell; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vernon Sewell
- Derren Nesbitt as Tony
- Keith Faulkner as Frank
- Harry Locke as Joe Carter
- Carol White as Jean
Also Starring in The Man in the Back Seat
· 3 more- Anthony Bate AA Patrol Man (uncredited)
- Roy Purcell Petrol Station Manager (uncredited)
- Abe Barker Charlie (uncredited)
The Man in the Back Seat Plot Summary
What happens in The Man in the Back Seat 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 a cold, unflinching city, the plan begins with Tony—cold and vicious—and his more pleasant-natured but easily influenced partner-in-crime, Frank. They set their sights on the bookmaker Joe Carter as he leaves the local dog track, aiming to seize his takings in a single, brutal strike. The heist unfolds with relentless efficiency: they strike hard, leaving Joe unconscious, only to discover that the cash is locked to his wrist by a stubborn chain. The desperate chase then shifts to the back seat of Joe’s car, where the two men wrestle with time, chance, and a stubbornly attached fortune.
Full summary
The whole story of The Man in the Back Seat, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Man in the Back Seat?
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 of the two criminals is described as cold and vicious?
Cars in The Man in the Back Seat
14 cars on screen, including the 1951 Austin A125 Sheerline and the 1958 Austin FX4.
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1951 Austin A125 Sheerline Featured role -
1958 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1958 Land-Rover 88'' Series II Minor role -
1957 Wolseley 6/90 Series II Minor role
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The Man in the Back Seat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man in the Back Seat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man in the Back Seat?
The Man in the Back Seat runs 57 minutes.
When was The Man in the Back Seat released?
The Man in the Back Seat was released on June 1, 1961.
Who directed The Man in the Back Seat?
The Man in the Back Seat was directed by Vernon Sewell.
More films by Vernon Sewell Who is in the cast of The Man in the Back Seat?
The Man in the Back Seat stars Derren Nesbitt as Tony, Keith Faulkner as Frank and Harry Locke as Joe Carter, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Man in the Back Seat have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man in the Back Seat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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