
Appointment with Crime
Crime · Drama
Overview
Small-time jewel thief Leo Martin is deserted by his partners-in-crime, club owner Gus Loman and driver Hatchett, when the robbery they are committing goes wrong. After serving his prison sentence, Leo emerges with an intricate plan for revenge. Leo implicates Loman, as well as his amoral boss, Gregory Lang, for murder -- but Inspector Rogers suspects Leo.
Top Cast


William Hartnell
William Hartnell
Leo Martin
William Hartnell
Leo Martin


Raymond Lovell
Raymond Lovell
Gus Loman
Raymond Lovell
Gus Loman


Robert Beatty
Robert Beatty
Det. Insp. Rogers
Robert Beatty
Det. Insp. Rogers


Herbert Lom
Herbert Lom
Gregory Lang
Herbert Lom
Gregory Lang


Joyce Howard
Joyce Howard
Carol Dane
Joyce Howard
Carol Dane


Alan Wheatley
Alan Wheatley
Noel Penn
Alan Wheatley
Noel Penn


Cyril Smith
Cyril Smith
Det. Sgt. Charlie Weeks
Cyril Smith
Det. Sgt. Charlie Weeks


Elsie Wagstaff
Elsie Wagstaff
Mrs. Wilkins
Elsie Wagstaff
Mrs. Wilkins


Ian Fleming
Ian Fleming
Prison governor
Ian Fleming
Prison governor


Wally Patch
Wally Patch
Joe Fisher
Wally Patch
Joe Fisher
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