Overview
Wartime army deserter Douglas Baines lies low in a shabby flat with his girlfriend Daisy and the couple's small son, Jiffy. Returning with a toy for the boy's birthday, Baines learns that Daisy has had him adopted. He kills her and goes on the run.
Fun facts
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Music
Music by Stanley Black
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Phil Grindrod
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Peter BarnesWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 1, 1959
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Production
Cast
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