05 Oct 1955
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Escaped convicts terrorize a suburban family they're holding hostage.
Us and Them
Ever Get the Feeling You've Been Cheated?
Working class Danny aims to kick start a revolution by turning the tables on the establishment with a deadly game of chance.
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Jack Roth Danny
Tim Bentinck Conrad
Sophie Colquhoun Phillipa
Carolyn Backhouse Margaret
Andrew Tiernan Tommy
Daniel Kendrick Sean
Paul Westwood Glen
Louis Dempsey Little Kev
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