Offbeat
Originally released in 1961. Offbeat is a crime film. directed by Cliff Owen. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring William Sylvester, Mai Zetterling, and John Meillon
Synopsis
When Scotland Yard finds themselves up against a brick wall in tracking down a vicious gang of thieves and bank robbers, they call in Layton, a loner from MI5 to work his way into the gang and help bring them down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Sylvester
as Layton / Steve Ross
Mai Zetterling
as Ruth Lombard
John Meillon
as Johnny Hemick
Anthony Dawson
as James Dawson
Neil McCarthy
as Leo Farrell
Joseph Fürst
as Paul Varna
Harry Baird
as Gill Hall
John Phillips
as Chief Superintendent Gault
Victor Brooks
as Inspector Adams
Diana King
as Maggie Dawson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Northiam Productions
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Offbeat about?
When Scotland Yard finds themselves up against a brick wall in tracking down a vicious gang of thieves and bank robbers, they call in Layton, a loner from MI5 to work his way into the gang and help...
Who directed Offbeat?
Offbeat was directed by Cliff Owen.
How long is Offbeat?
Offbeat has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Offbeat released?
Offbeat was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Offbeat?
The main cast of Offbeat includes William Sylvester, Mai Zetterling, John Meillon, Anthony Dawson, Neil McCarthy.