Too Hot to Handle (1960): Cast
Too Hot to Handle is a 1960 crime drama directed by Terence Young, starring Christopher Lee as Novak, John Salew and Michael Balfour. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Terence Young
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Wigmore Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Too Hot to Handle About?
The premise of Too Hot to Handle without spoilers.
A French journalist sent to expose the secret strip clubs of London’s Soho becomes entangled in the personal lives of the venue’s charismatic owner and its dazzling star performer. As she digs deeper, the film reveals the seductive, dangerous underworld of the city’s hidden nightlife, blending intrigue, ambition and sensuality.
Too Hot to Handle Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- cabaret
- age of consent
- sexual harassment
- competition
- treachery
- dancing
- murder
- extortion
- woman fights a woman
- psychotronic film
- burlesque
- martini
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- cigarette girl
- secret
- woman wears a fez
- dance rehearsal
- high kick
- nightclub trashed
- female singer
- car won't start
- barefoot woman
- sketching a portrait
- intercom
- binoculars
- male chorus
- ballerina
- woman wears a bikini
- the pink flamingo nightclub
- london england
- man wears a stocking mask
- woman wears pasties
- burned with a cigar
- elephant plush toy
- photographer in women's dressing room
- hatchet
- stage show
- carved ivory cigarette holder
- exotic dancer
- floor show
- woman wears a once piece swimsuit
- clapping monkey mechanical toy
- woman in a shower
- woman strangled
- striptease
- cigar smoking
- man slaps a woman
- man in a women's dressing room
Too Hot to Handle Cast & Characters
Christopher Lee leads the cast as Novak, with John Salew as Moeller and Michael Balfour as Tourist Guide. Directed by Terence Young; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Terence Young
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Christopher Lee as Novak - John Salew as Moeller
- Michael Balfour as Tourist Guide
- Ian Fleming as Pawnbroker
Also Starring in Too Hot to Handle
· 23 more- Martin Boddey Mr. Arpels
- Leo Genn Johnny Solo
- Patrick Holt Inspector West
- Larry Taylor Mouth
- Barbara Windsor Ponytail
- Jayne Mansfield Midnight Franklin
- Elizabeth Wilson Jacki
- Karlheinz Böhm Robert Jouvel
- Morton Lowry Dinelli's Driver
- Kai Fischer Cynthia
- Danik Patisson Lilliane Decker
- Tom Bowman Flash Gordon
- Penny Morrell Terry
- Harry Lane Muscles
- June Elvin Hostess
- Martin Sterndale Editor
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- Katherine Keeton Melody
- Sheldon Lawrence Diamonds Dielli
- Judith Bruce Maureen
- Susan Denny Marjorie
- Robin Chapman Priest
- Shari Kahn Jungle
- Bill McGuffie Piano Player
More from Terence Young
More films directed by Terence Young, best-rated first: From Russia with Love, Wait Until Dark, Dr. No and Thunderball.
Cars in Too Hot to Handle
47 cars on screen, including the 1951 AEC Regal IV RFW and the 1958 Aston Martin DB4 MkI.
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1951 AEC Regal IV RFW Minor role -
1958 Aston Martin DB4 MkI Minor role -
1955 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1958 Austin FX4 Minor role
Too Hot to Handle Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Playgirl After Dark” and “Zu heiß zum Anfassen”.
- Also known as
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- Playgirl After Dark
- Zu heiß zum Anfassen
- Ela Era Irresistível
- För het att ta på
- Londra a mezzanotte
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Too Hot to Handle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Too Hot to Handle, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Too Hot to Handle?
Too Hot to Handle runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Too Hot to Handle released?
Too Hot to Handle was released on December 1, 1960.
Who directed Too Hot to Handle?
Too Hot to Handle was directed by Terence Young.
More films by Terence Young Who is in the cast of Too Hot to Handle?
Too Hot to Handle stars Christopher Lee as Novak, John Salew as Moeller and Michael Balfour as Tourist Guide, among 27 credited actors.
Does Too Hot to Handle have a post-credit scene?
No. Too Hot to Handle has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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