Rumour

1970 1h 25m EN

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 1

TV Movie

Synopsis

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A hard-bitten newspaper reporter is drawn back into the world of sleaze he had hoped to have left behind, and this time it goes right to the top.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Coles
Sam Hunter
Ronald Clarke
The Assassin
Mary Baxter
Joyce Blair
Kevin Brennan
John Caesar
David Cargill
Martin Carroll

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mike Hodges
Writers: Mike Hodges
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 5

ERA

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56 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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3 / 5

CAST

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Michael Coles and Ronald Clarke and Mary Baxter carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0249928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Mike Hodges directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
256 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Michael Coles and Ronald Clarke and Mary Baxter carry the top of the cast.
4IMDB entry: tt0249928 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.