Delayed Action (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1954, Delayed Action is a crime film directed by John Harlow, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Robert Ayres plays a moody author with a suicide complex. Ayres' melancholia plays right into the hands of a gang of thieves. For a lofty fee, they convince the author to confess to their crimes and then kill himself. Yes, you're way ahead of us: Ayres has a change of heart and decides that he loves life. Delayed Action was produced by Robert Baker and Monty Berman, the men behind the popular 1960s TV adventure series The Saint.
Who’s in it. Delayed Action stars Robert Ayres as Ned Ellison, June Thorburn as Anne Curlew, Alan Wheatley as Mark Cruden and Bruce Seton as Sellars, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Delayed Action has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Delayed Action page.
If you liked it. Fans of Delayed Action tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Delayed Action (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Delayed Action change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Delayed Action worth watching?
- Delayed Action holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Delayed Action?
- Delayed Action stars Robert Ayres, June Thorburn, Alan Wheatley, Bruce Seton and Michael Balfour.
- When was Delayed Action released?
- Delayed Action was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.