Film Dope

Dick Turpin - Highwayman

1956

David Paltenghi Director
Hammer Films Studio

Enjoyable short film from Hammer about the notorious 18th century highwayman, who at least in this portrayal, had a heart of gold. Possibly the inspiration for the famous 'Dennis Moore' sketch of Monty Python?

-Dave W.


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23rd December 1956
Cinema

26 mins
2.35:1

	Philip Friend Dick Turpin / 'John Palmer'
	Diane Hart Liz
	Allan Cuthbertson Jonathan Redgrove
	Raymond Rollett Mr. Hawkins
	Hal Osmond Mac
	Norman Mitchell Rooks
	Unknown Lord Wembley (uncredited)
	Ivor Collin Ruffian (uncredited)
	Barry Du Boulay Ruffian (uncredited)
	John McDonald Jimmy, Stable Boy (uncredited)
	Gabrielle Daye Genevieve Hawkins (uncredited)
	George Mossman Coachman
	Tommy Yeardye Stunts (uncredited)
	Terry Yorke Stunts (uncredited)

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Dick Turpin - Highwayman

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