Movie Cosmos - Girl in the Headlines

Description:

Called in to investigate the murder of a model, Chief Inspector Birkett and Sergeant Saunders soon discover that the victim had been leading somewhat of an immoral life.

Top Cast >

Ian Hendry

As Inspector Birkett

Ronald Fraser

As Sergeant Saunders

Margaret Johnston

As Mrs. Edith Gray

Natasha Parry

As Perlita Barker

Jeremy Brett

As Jordan Barker

Kieron Moore

As Rodney Herter

Peter Arne

As Hammond Barker

Jane Asher

As Lindy Birkett

Rosalie Crutchley

As Maude Klein

Robert Harris

As William Lamotte

Duncan Macrae

As Barney

Zena Walker

As Mildred Birkett

James Villiers

As David Dane

Alan White

As Inspector Blackwell

Martin Boddey

As Inspector

Marie Burke

As Madame Yvonne Lavalle

Patrick Holt

As Walbrook

Griffith Davies

As Teddy Boy

Gabrielle Brune

As Lamotte's Secretary

Peter Elliott

As Waiter

Terence Brook

As Detective Sergeant Carter

David Rendall

As PC Jackson

Doug Robinson

As Harrison

John Forbes-Robertson

As Porter

Amanda Bowman

As Receptionist

Neville Becker

As Steward

Peter Forbes-Robertson

As Police Doctor

Douglas Muir

As Finger Print Expert

Norman Chappell

As Police Photographer

Frank Hawkins

As Ballistics Expert

Top Crew >

Michael Truman

Director

John Addison

Original Music Composer, Conductor

Frederick Wilson

Editor

Wally Schneiderman

Makeup Department Head

Vivienne Knight

Screenplay

Frank Watts

Camera Operator

Patrick Campbell

Screenplay

John Davis

Producer

Alan Withy

Art Direction

Stanley Pavey

Director of Photography

Elsie Alder

Hairdresser

Robert Lennard

Casting

Renée Glynne

Continuity

Alfred W. Marcus

Production Manager

Dino Di Campo

Sound Editor

Peter James

Set Decoration

Laurence Payne

Novel

Leonard Bulkley

Sound Recordist

William P. Cartlidge

Assistant Director

Ron Benton

Assistant Art Director

Reviews:

dennyjt (6/10)

After a young woman is found shot dead in her flat, the policemen investigating uncover her sordid life and no shortage of suspects. This routine beginning leads to a compelling thriller belying the low budget. The two cops are broght to life thanks to performances by Hendry and Fraser. The home life of Hendry consists of his supportive wife Walker and blossoming teen daughter Asher. They offer a welcome contrast to the murky world he works in. Fraser has a nagging but dutiful wife who worries about his health. The supporting cast is excellent, including Villiers as a snooty actor, Moore as a shifty casino manager and Brett as a fearful lover. The investigation encompasses illegal dope peddling, a faded opera singer and her devoted servant, and a secret homosexual club. There is a second murder by stabbing before a showdown on a boat and a shootout in a cemetery. There was made as a quick B picture but is a winner to the end.

2023-02-23