"Almost a love story."

1965

1h 59m

7.3(226 votes)

Thriller

Overview

A man kidnaps a woman and holds her hostage just for the pleasure of having her there.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Terence Stamp

Freddie Clegg

Acting

Samantha Eggar

Miranda Grey

Acting

Mona Washbourne

Aunt Annie

Acting

Maurice Dallimore

The Neighbor

Acting

Edina Ronay

Nurse / Next Victim (uncredited)

Acting

Kenneth More

Miranda’s Older Friend (uncredited)

Acting

Allyson Ames

First Victim (uncredited)

Acting

David Haviland

Clerk (uncredited)

Acting

Gordon Barclay

Clerk (uncredited)

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