Robert Ayres
as Ned Ellison
Delayed Action • Movie • Rating 5.8 out of 10
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overview
What is Delayed Action about?
Robert Ayres plays a moody author with a suicide complex. Ayres' melancholia plays right into the hands of a gang of thieves. For a lofty fee, they convince the author to confess to their crimes and then kill himself. Yes, you're way ahead of us: Ayres has a change of heart and decides that he loves life. Delayed Action was produced by Robert Baker and Monty Berman, the men behind the popular 1960s TV adventure series The Saint. It blends crime elements. The film reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director John Harlow. With a runtime of 58 minutes, it offers a concise viewing experience.
cast
Cast and crew of Delayed Action
The main cast includes Robert Ayres, June Thorburn and Alan Wheatley. Behind the camera, the film is directed by John Harlow, written by Geoffrey Orme, produced by Robert S. Baker and Monty Berman.
June Thorburn
as Anne Curlew
Alan Wheatley
as Mark Cruden
Bruce Seton
as Sellars
Michael Balfour
as Honey
Ballard Berkeley
as Insp. Crane
Michael Kelly
as Lobb
John Horsley
as Worsley
Olive Kirby
as Angela Bentley
Ian Fleming
as Dr. Jepson
Myrtle Reed
as Jackie
Dennis Chinnery
as Bank cashier
Charles Lamb
as Bank clerk