The Child and the Killer (1959): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, The Child and the Killer is a notable film directed by Max Varnel, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
Who’s in it. The Child and the Killer stars Richard Williams as Tommy, Ryck Rydon as Mather, Patricia Driscoll as Peggy and Robert Arden as Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Child and the Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Child and the Killer page.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Child and the Killer (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Child and the Killer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Child and the Killer worth watching?
- The Child and the Killer holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Child and the Killer?
- The Child and the Killer stars Richard Williams, Ryck Rydon, Patricia Driscoll, Robert Arden and Gordon Sterne.
- When was The Child and the Killer released?
- The Child and the Killer was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.