
Dancing with Crime
Crime · Drama · Mystery
Overview
When his best friend is murdered inside a London dancehall, a cab driver and his girlfriend involve themselves in the investigation and discover a major criminal operation hiding behind the club's friendly facade.
Top Cast


Richard Attenborough
Richard Attenborough
Ted Peters
Richard Attenborough
Ted Peters


Sheila Sim
Sheila Sim
Joy Goodall
Sheila Sim
Joy Goodall


Barry Jones
Barry Jones
E. J. Gregory
Barry Jones
E. J. Gregory


Barry K. Barnes
Barry K. Barnes
Paul Baker
Barry K. Barnes
Paul Baker


Judy Kelly
Judy Kelly
Toni Masters
Judy Kelly
Toni Masters
John Warwick
John Warwick
Det. Insp. Carter
John Warwick
Det. Insp. Carter


Garry Marsh
Garry Marsh
Det. Sgt. Murray
Garry Marsh
Det. Sgt. Murray


Diana Dors
Diana Dors
Annette
Diana Dors
Annette


Bill Owen
Bill Owen
Dave Robinson
Bill Owen
Dave Robinson


Cyril Chamberlain
Cyril Chamberlain
Henchman "Sniffy"
Cyril Chamberlain
Henchman "Sniffy"
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