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Cash on Demand is a 1961 British neo-noir thriller produced by Hammer Film Productions and directed by Quentin Lawrence. Starring Peter Cushing and André Morell, the film unfolds almost entirely within a single bank branch on Christmas Eve. Cushing plays an uptight and stern bank manager who is psychologically manipulated and coerced into helping a sophisticated thief execute a heist. It is highly regarded as a tense, atmospheric chamber drama that relies on psychological suspense rather than traditional horror elements.
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Who stars in the 1961 British film "Cash on Demand"?
The film stars Peter Cushing and André Morell in the lead roles. Cushing plays an uptight and stern bank manager, while Morell plays a charming but manipulative bank robber. It was directed by Quentin Lawrence.
What studio produced "Cash on Demand"?
The movie was produced by Hammer Film Productions, a studio famous primarily for its Gothic horror films. Despite the studio's horror pedigree, this film is a tight, claustrophobic neo-noir thriller. It remains a cult classic among fans of vintage British cinema.
What is the basic plot of "Cash on Demand"?
The film unfolds almost entirely within a single bank branch on Christmas Eve. A sophisticated criminal tricks the strict bank manager into unlocking the vault by posing as an inspector. The film relies heavily on psychological tension rather than traditional action sequences.
What genre does "Cash on Demand" belong to?
The film is classified as a British neo-noir thriller and a heist film. Its contained setting and focus on the psychological battle between the two main characters give it the feel of a stage play. It is widely praised for its sharp dialogue and Cushing's intense performance.
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