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The Set Up (1963)

Movie 58 min

Crime

Arthur Payne, recently out of prison, meets a stranger, Theo Gaunt, on a train and explains his situation. A few days later another stranger makes a curious proposition. Arthur should participate in a fake robbery and remove some imitation jewellery from the stranger's own safe.

Gerard Glaister Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 1, 1963
Runtime
58 min
IMDb
tt1729234
Language
Studio
Merton Park Studios

Cast

Maurice Denham Maurice Denham Theo Gaunt John Carson Insp. Jackson Maria Corvin Nicole Romain Brian Peck Brian Peck Arthur Payne Anthony Bate Anthony Bate Ray Underwood John Arnatt John Arnatt Susp. Ross Eric Dodson Walker Billy Milton Billy Milton Simpson Manning Wilson Sgt. Bates Luanshya Greer Sally Reginald Barratt Pop Medwin Harry Littlewood Ticket Collector Morgan Latimer Mrs. Gaunt David Browning Clarke Roy Patrick Policeman Arch Taylor Police Driver David Butler Police Driver Ray Grover Fingerprint Man

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Set Up about?
Arthur Payne, recently out of prison, meets a stranger, Theo Gaunt, on a train and explains his situation. A few days later another stranger makes a curious proposition. Arthur should participate in a fake robbery and remove some imitation jewellery from the stranger's own safe.
Who directed The Set Up?
The Set Up was directed by Gerard Glaister.
Who stars in The Set Up?
The Set Up stars Maurice Denham, John Carson, Maria Corvin, Brian Peck.
When was The Set Up released?
The Set Up is a 1963 crime film.
Where can I watch The Set Up?
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