Name: Impact
Director: Peter Maxwell
Genre: Thriller
Released: 1963-02-01
Duration: 61 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Conrad Phillips, George Pastell, Ballard Berkeley, Linda Marlowe, Anita West

A crime reporter framed by a nightclub owner named 'The Duke'? The 60s were WILD.

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A crime reporter framed by a nightclub owner named 'The Duke'? The 60s were WILD.

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Pulp revenge fantasyBritish B-movie gritNewspaper noir

Overview

Thriller

Crime reporter Jack Moir is framed by crooked nightclub owner, 'The Duke'. In prison, Moir plans his revenge.

Content warning

wrongful imprisonment crime reporter framed for a crime waiting for revenge

media corruptioninstitutional failuremasculine pridemoral ambiguity of revenge

Standout Aspects

Acting

George Pastell's deliciously smug villain energy

Direction

Tight 61-minute plotting, zero fat

Production

Gritty British studio sets that ooze sleaze

Best for:Solo·Background·Rewatch

Director

Peter Maxwell

ReleasedFeb 1, 1963

Runtime1h 1m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Butcher's Film Productions

Top Cast

Conrad Phillips

Jack Moir

George Pastell

Sebastian 'The Duke' Dukelow

Ballard Berkeley

Bill MacKenzie

Linda Marlowe

Diana Travers

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Conrad Phillips was fresh off TV's William Tell, desperate to shake his wholesome image—this scuzzy reporter role did the trick.

Cultural

Shot at Merton Park Studios, this was part of Britain's 'quota quickie' era: cheap, fast thrillers designed to fill double bills before the main feature.