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Fear Is the Key

English • 1972 • 1h 43m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Michael Tuchner

Thriller Action

Synopsis

A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.

Included in
’70s Car Movies
Position 5
Included in
September 2023
Position 37

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Tuchner

WriterRobert Carrington

CinematographerAlex Thomson

ComposerRoy Budd

EditorRay Lovejoy

ProducerJay Kanter, Alan Ladd Jr.

Cast

Barry Newmanas John Talbot

Suzy Kendallas Sarah Ruthven

John Vernonas Vyland

as Jablonsky

Ben Kingsleyas Royale

Ray McAnallyas Ruthven

Peter Marinkeras Larry

Roland Brandas Deputy

Tony Anholtas FBI Agent

Elliott Sullivanas Judge Mollison

John Aldersonas Tanner (uncredited)

James Berwickas (uncredited)

Hal Galilias Cibatti (uncredited)

Ernie Heldmanas Bartender (uncredited)

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