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Still from Fear Is the Key — Fear Is the Key (1972) — Michael TuchnerPhotographed by Alex Thomson

Poster for Fear Is the Key

Michael Tuchner

Fear Is the Key

English / 1972 / 1h 43m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Thriller Action

Letterboxd: 3.46/5·2.5K ratings·810 reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Composer

EditorRay Lovejoy

ProducerJay Kanter, Alan Ladd Jr.

Cast

Barry Newmanas John Talbot

Suzy Kendallas Sarah Ruthven

John Vernonas Vyland

Dolph Sweetas 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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