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The Odd Man (1960)

1960-10-19 · 50m · EN
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The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.

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Gordon FlemyngDirectorEdward BoydWriterRichard EverittDirectorDerek BennettDirector

Top billed cast

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Edwin RichfieldEdwin RichfieldSteve GardinerWilliam MervynWilliam MervynChief Insp. Charles RoseKeith BarronKeith BarronDet. Sgt. SwiftGeoffrey TooneGeoffrey TooneSteve GardinerJemma HydeJemma HydeViccySarah LawsonSarah LawsonAnne BraithwaiteLeslie LawtonLeslie LawtonScots PolicemanAlan ClaytonAlan ClaytonWelsh PolicemanJan HoldenJan HoldenJudy GardinerLisa GastoniLisa GastoniDorothy BerridgeJudith FurseJudith FurseMiss CrayKeith MarshKeith Marsh

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Genre affinityCrime · DramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference326896 · 917203 · 933471Actor preference114067 · 487486 · 527640Country preferenceGb

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What is The Odd Man about?

The first of a trilogy of police procedurals produced in the 1960s by Granada TV, linked by the presence of pompous but increasingly genial police Chief Inspector Charles Rose, The Odd Man initially dealt with the investigations of theatrical-agent-cum-detective Steve Gardiner, and his encounters with the police in the form of Chief Inspector Gordon and DS Swift. By season three, Rose takes Gardiner's place.

How long is The Odd Man?

The Odd Man has a runtime of 50 minutes.