Strongroom (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1962, Strongroom is a drama and crime film directed by Vernon Sewell, running about 80 minutes. “Twelve minutes to live... or die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During a bank robbery, the manager and a cashier are locked in the strongroom, while the crooks escape. Later, when the gang realise that their plan to release the pair has gone wrong, they return to the bank to try and release them before the police turn up.
Who’s in it. Strongroom stars Colin Gordon as Mr. Spencer, John Chappell as John Musgrove, Ann Lynn as Rose Taylor and Derren Nesbitt as Griff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Strongroom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strongroom page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strongroom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strongroom (1962)?
- In US, Strongroom is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strongroom worth watching?
- Strongroom holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strongroom?
- Strongroom stars Colin Gordon, John Chappell, Ann Lynn, Derren Nesbitt and Keith Faulkner.
- When was Strongroom released?
- Strongroom was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.