Delayed Action
Originally released in 1954. Delayed Action is a crime film. directed by John Harlow. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Ayres, June Thorburn, and Alan Wheatley
Synopsis
Robert Ayres plays a moody author with a suicide complex. Ayres' melancholia plays right into the hands of a gang of thieves. For a lofty fee, they convince the author to confess to their crimes and then kill himself. Yes, you're way ahead of us: Ayres has a change of heart and decides that he loves life. Delayed Action was produced by Robert Baker and Monty Berman, the men behind the popular 1960s TV adventure series The Saint.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Kenilworth Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delayed Action about?
Robert Ayres plays a moody author with a suicide complex. Ayres' melancholia plays right into the hands of a gang of thieves. For a lofty fee, they convince the author to confess to their crimes an...
Who directed Delayed Action?
Delayed Action was directed by John Harlow.
How long is Delayed Action?
Delayed Action has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Delayed Action released?
Delayed Action was released on July 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Delayed Action?
The main cast of Delayed Action includes Robert Ayres, June Thorburn, Alan Wheatley, Bruce Seton, Michael Balfour.