Movie Cosmos - Hammer the Toff

Description:

A detective proves that a Robin Hood-type crook did not steal a metal formula.

Top Cast >

John Bentley

As Richard Rollison

Patricia Dainton

As Susan Lancaster

Valentine Dyall

As Inspector Grice

John Robinson

As Linnett

Lockwood West

As Kennedy

Katharine Blake

As Janet Lord

Roddy Hughes

As Jolly

Wally Patch

As Bert Ebbutt

Basil Dignam

As Superintendent

Ian Fleming

As Dr. Lancaster

Monti DeLyle

As The Spaniard

Charles Hawtrey

As Cashier

Andreas Malandrinos

As Benson

John Powe

As Flatty

Vi Stevens

As Emily Ebbutt

Ben Williams

As Sgt. Barrow

Top Crew >

Maclean Rogers

Director

Geoffrey Faithfull

Director of Photography

John Creasey

Book

Humphrey Cull

Clapper Loader

Reviews:

CinemaSerf (6/10)

This simple little follow-up to "Salute the Toff" sees our amateur detective (John Bentley) on the trail of a murderer ("the Hammer") who is trying to steal a scientific formula whilst simultaneously bringing the legend of "Robin Hood" into some disrepute! It's been made on a minuscule budget, but some imaginative lighting and musical accompaniment help keep it tense and interesting. As with the first film, Valentine Dyall & Roddy Hughes add value and Patricia Dainton brings some glamour, if nothing much more substantial, to the plot. The ending is quite fun...

2022-09-11