ThrillerCrimeDrama

Mark of the Phoenix

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A jewel thief finds himself a target when a smuggled cigarette case made from a stolen new metal falls into his hands.

Release Date : 1958-10-31

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Butcher's Film Productions

Production Country : United KingdomUnited States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Julia Arnall

Character Name : Petra

Original Name : Julia Arnall

Gender : Female

Sheldon Lawrence

Character Name : Chuck Martin

Original Name : Sheldon Lawrence

Gender : Male

Anton Diffring

Character Name : Inspector Schell

Original Name : Anton Diffring

Gender : Male

Eric Pohlmann

Character Name : Duser

Original Name : Eric Pohlmann

Gender : Male

George Margo

Character Name : Emilson

Original Name : George Margo

Gender : Male

Michael Peake

Character Name : Koos

Original Name : Michael Peake

Gender : Male

Martin Miller

Character Name : Brunet

Original Name : Martin Miller

Gender : Male

Roger Delgado

Character Name : Devron

Original Name : Roger Delgado

Gender : Male

Bernard Rebel

Character Name : Vachek

Original Name : Bernard Rebel

Gender : Male

Frederick Schrecker

Character Name : Van de Velde

Original Name : Frederick Schrecker

Gender : Male

Pierre Chaminade

Character Name : Hotel Receptionist

Original Name : Pierre Chaminade

Gender : Male

Victor Beaumont

Character Name : Travel Clerk

Original Name : Victor Beaumont

Gender : Male

Jennifer Jayne

Character Name : Airline Ticket Clerk

Original Name : Jennifer Jayne

Gender : Female

Reviews

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2023-02-09

This has a surprisingly decent cast for a cheap and cheerful cold war espionage thriller. A special metal that could change the whole future of warfare is crafted into a cigarette case that accidentally falls into the hands of American jewel thief "Martin" (Sheldon Lawrence). Needless to say, those sinister folks want it back and what ensues over the next hour is a rather feebly constructed drama that rather joins the dots before an ending that offers little by way of suspense or jeopardy. It's quite dialogue heavy too, with little chemistry between Lawrence and the unremarkable Julia Arnell ("Petra") and though it passes the time effortlessly enough, it's all quite forgettable.