Payroll
"Brilliant... Brutal... Torn from tonight's headlines!"
Originally released in 1961. Payroll is a crime/drama film. directed by Sidney Hayers.
Starring Michael Craig, Françoise Prévost, and Billie Whitelaw
Synopsis
A vicious gang of crooks plan to steal the wages of a local factory, but their carefully laid plans go wrong, when the factory employs an armoured van to carry the cash. The gang still go ahead with the robbery, but when the driver of the armoured van is killed in the raid, his wife plans revenge, and with the police closing in, the gang start to turn on each other.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 19, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Craig
as Johnny Mellors
Françoise Prévost
as Katie Pearson
Billie Whitelaw
as Jackie Parker
William Lucas
as Dennis Pearson
Kenneth Griffith
as Monty
Tom Bell
as Blackie
Barry Keegan
as Bert Langridge
Edward Cast
as Detective Sergeant Bradden
Andrew Faulds
as Detective Inspector Carberry
William Dexter
as Harry Parker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lynx Films Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Payroll about?
A vicious gang of crooks plan to steal the wages of a local factory, but their carefully laid plans go wrong, when the factory employs an armoured van to carry the cash. The gang still go ahead wit...
Who directed Payroll?
Payroll was directed by Sidney Hayers.
How long is Payroll?
Payroll has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Payroll released?
Payroll was released on January 19, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Payroll?
The main cast of Payroll includes Michael Craig, Françoise Prévost, Billie Whitelaw, William Lucas, Kenneth Griffith.