The Weapon (1956): Cast
The Weapon is a 1956 crime thriller directed by Val Guest, starring Laurence Naismith as Jamison, Herbert Marshall and George Cole. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Val Guest
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Periclean Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Weapon About?
The premise of The Weapon without spoilers.
After a destroyed building is cleared, a boy finds a hidden gun and, in reckless play, unintentionally shoots his friend. The weapon becomes a crucial clue: its serial number links it to a murder unsolved for ten years, thrusting the youngsters and authorities into a tense search for answers.
The Weapon Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- shooting a child
- child with a gun
- child in jeopardy
- friend
- gun
- boy
- widow
- post world war two
- bombed out building
- luger
- abandoned building
- london england
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- scotland yard
- police
- two word title
- dancehall hostess
- runaway car
- criminal
- runaway child
- runaway
- handgun
- pistol
- brick
- little boy
- best friend
- mother son relationship
- child's point of view
- missing child
- missing son
- england
- child protagonist
- british
- investigation
- accidental shooting
The Weapon Cast & Characters
Laurence Naismith leads the cast as Jamison, with Herbert Marshall as Insp. Mackenzie and George Cole as Joshua Henry. Directed by Val Guest; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Val Guest
- Laurence Naismith as Jamison
- Herbert Marshall as Insp. Mackenzie
- George Cole as Joshua Henry
- Frazer Hines as Jimmy
Also Starring in The Weapon
· 24 more- John Horsley Johnson
- Steve Cochran Mark Andrews
- Fred Johnson Fitzsimmons
- Basil Dignam
- Denis Shaw Groggins
- Lizabeth Scott Elsa Jenner
- Nicole Maurey Vivienne
- Shirley Anne Field
- Arthur Lovegrove
- Stanley Maxted Colonel
- Myrtle Reed
- Jon Whiteley Erik Jenner
- John H. Watson
- Richard Goolden
- Aidan Harrington
- Howard Williams
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More from Val Guest
More films directed by Val Guest, best-rated first: Casino Royale, Child’s Play, Mark of the Devil and Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective.
Cars in The Weapon
26 cars on screen, including the 1955 AC Ace and the 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special.
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1955 AC Ace Important role -
1951 Chevrolet Styleline Special Minor role -
1948 Ford V8 Pilot Minor role -
1951 Wolseley 6/80 Minor role
The Weapon Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Scotland Yard appelle F.B.I.” and “Im Schatten der Angst”.
- Also known as
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- Scotland Yard appelle F.B.I.
- Im Schatten der Angst
- L'arma del delitto
- 武器
- Zbraň
- Arma crimei
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The Weapon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Weapon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Weapon?
The Weapon runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Weapon released?
The Weapon was released on September 1, 1956.
Who directed The Weapon?
The Weapon was directed by Val Guest.
More films by Val Guest Who is in the cast of The Weapon?
The Weapon stars Laurence Naismith as Jamison, Herbert Marshall as Insp. Mackenzie and George Cole as Joshua Henry, among 28 credited actors.
Does The Weapon have a post-credit scene?
No. The Weapon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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