The Fatal Impulse
"Somewhere in Manhattan a lady has a bomb in her purse, and doesn't know it. Even Mary Tyler Moore isn't safe!"
Originally released in 1960. The Fatal Impulse is a crime film. directed by Gerald Mayer. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Boris Karloff, Robert Lansing, and Whitney Blake
Synopsis
A man fleeing from an attempt to assassinate a political candidate puts a small bomb in the bag of a woman in an elevator. The police spend the evening looking for the mystery girl and the bomb. Originally aired November 29, 1960, in the "Thriller" series, Season 1, Episode 11.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Boris Karloff
as Self
Robert Lansing
as Lieutenant Brian Rome
Whitney Blake
as Jane Kimball
Conrad Nagel
as Mayor Walker Wylie
Mary Tyler Moore
as Mary Snyder
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Harry Elser
Steve Brodie
as Sgt. George Dumont
Elaine Edwards
as Marjorie Dalquiss
Lance Fuller
as Robert Larrimore
Harry Bartell
as Mr. Dalquiss
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hubbell Robinson Productions
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fatal Impulse about?
A man fleeing from an attempt to assassinate a political candidate puts a small bomb in the bag of a woman in an elevator. The police spend the evening looking for the mystery girl and the bomb. Or...
Who directed The Fatal Impulse?
The Fatal Impulse was directed by Gerald Mayer.
How long is The Fatal Impulse?
The Fatal Impulse has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).
When was The Fatal Impulse released?
The Fatal Impulse was released on November 29, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fatal Impulse?
The main cast of The Fatal Impulse includes Boris Karloff, Robert Lansing, Whitney Blake, Conrad Nagel, Mary Tyler Moore.