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Echo of Barbara

April 29, 1961 0h 58m

Originally released in 1961. Echo of Barbara is a crime/drama film. directed by Sidney Hayers. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Mervyn Johns, Maureen Connell, and Paul Stassino

Synopsis

Barbara is the long-lost sister of no-good Mike Roscoe (Ronald Hines). Paula Brown (Maureen Connell) is the stripper whom Mike hires to pose as Barbara. It's all part of a scheme to fool Mike's ex-convict dad Sam Roscoe (Mervyn Johns). The son hopes to entice Sam into revealing the whereabouts of his stolen money, and Paula is hopefully going to do the trick. Based on a novel by Jonathan Burke, Echo of Barbara is a better-than-usual British programmer, entertaining despite its surplus of unpleasant leading characters.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 29, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 0h 58m 58 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Independent Artists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echo of Barbara about?

Barbara is the long-lost sister of no-good Mike Roscoe (Ronald Hines). Paula Brown (Maureen Connell) is the stripper whom Mike hires to pose as Barbara. It's all part of a scheme to fool Mike's ex-...

Who directed Echo of Barbara?

Echo of Barbara was directed by Sidney Hayers.

How long is Echo of Barbara?

Echo of Barbara has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).

When was Echo of Barbara released?

Echo of Barbara was released on April 29, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Echo of Barbara?

The main cast of Echo of Barbara includes Mervyn Johns, Maureen Connell, Paul Stassino, Ronald Hines, Tom Bell.