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(1964)Directed by Basil Dearden122 minCrime, Drama, Thriller

“It's so easy to set fire to a...”

Anthony Richmond schemes to get the fortune of his tyrannical, wheelchair-using tycoon uncle Charles Richmond by persuading Maria, a nurse he employs, to marry him.

Gina Lollobrigidaas Maria Marcello

Sean Conneryas Anthony Richmond

Ralph Richardsonas Charles Richmond

Alexander Knoxas Detective Inspector Lomer

Johnny Sekkaas Thomas

Peter Maddenas Yacht Captain

Danny Danielsas Fenton

Laurence Hardyas Baines

Michael Goodliffeas Solicitor

André Morellas Judge

Noel Howlettas Assistant Solicitor

Douglas Wilmeras Dr. Murray

Robert Bruceas John (uncredited)

Georgina Cooksonas Guest at Villa Salon (uncredited)

MC Michael Corcoranas The Cook (uncredited)

George Curzonas Second Executive (uncredited)

Gilda Dahlbergas Guest at Villa Salon (uncredited)

A. J. Brownas Third Executive (uncredited)

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