

Insurance fraud has never looked this cheap—and that's the point.
Acting
Alfred Burke's sweaty desperation as the scheming husband.
Direction
Almond's surprisingly atmospheric lighting on zero budget.

Director
Paul Almond
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Paul Almond later directed the acclaimed 'Up Series' documentaries—quite the pivot from this melodramatic arson caper.
Shot during the British 'quota quickie' era, when cinemas needed cheap UK-made filler to screen before American features.