Diplomatic Passport is a 1954 British thriller film directed by Gene Martel and starring Marsha Hunt, Paul Carpenter, Henry Oscar and Honor Blackman.[1] The film stars Hollywood actress Marsha Hunt ,[2] who was blacklisted during the McCarthyite era of the early 1950s. Like others in the same position, Hunt was obliged to seek work in the United Kingdom.[3] Produced as a second feature[4] it was made at MGM's Elstree Studios near London.
| Diplomatic Passport | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Gene Martel |
| Written by | Paul Tabori |
| Produced by | Roy Rich Burt Balaban |
| Starring | Marsha Hunt Paul Carpenter Henry Oscar Honor Blackman |
| Cinematography | James Wilson |
| Edited by | Max Benedict |
| Music by | Eric Spear |
Production companies | Rich and Rich Productions |
| Distributed by | Eros Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis edit
An American diplomat and his wife arrive in London, and are soon involved in a series of confusing and sometimes frightening events.[5]
Cast edit
- Marsha Hunt as Judy Anderson
- Paul Carpenter as Ray Anderson
- Henry Oscar as The Chief
- Honor Blackman as Marcelle
- Marne Maitland as Philip
- John Bennett as André
- John McLaren as Jack Gordon
- Henry B. Longhurst as Waiter
- John Welsh as Embassy Official
- George Murcell as Cafe Owner
- Cyril Smith as Taxi Driver
- David Conville as Airline Clerk
- William Dexter as Airline Clerk
- John Boxer as Policeman
References edit
- ^ BFI.org
- ^ Film Reference - Marsha Hunt
- ^ NY Times Overview
- ^ Chibnall & McFarlane p.176
- ^ BFI Entry
Bibliography edit
- Chibnall, Steve & McFarlane, Brian. The British 'B' Film. Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
External links edit
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