Gang War (1962)
A lean British B-picture from 1962 pitting transatlantic mob ambition against London's underworld in a battle over the jukebox trade.
Gang War - Movie Information
- Original Title: Gang War
- Release Year: 1962
- Directed by: Frank Marshall
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Drama
- Runtime: 1h 5m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Production Companies: Danziger Productions Ltd.
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Gang War - Plot
During the early 1960s, a Chicago mobster and a Londoner try to get involved in a jukebox racket.
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Gang War - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Frank Marshall
Main Cast
- Sean Kelly
- Eira Heath
- David Davies
- Sean Sullivan
- John Gabriel
- Mark Singleton
- Eric Dodson
- Howard Greene
- Colin Tapley
- Michael Wynne
Writers
- Mark Grantham
Producers
- Brian Langslow
Gang War - FAQs
What is Gang War about?
Gang War is a 1962 British crime drama set in early 1960s London. A Chicago mobster and a local Londoner attempt to break into a lucrative jukebox racket, drawing the attention of law enforcement. The film blends transatlantic criminal ambition with gritty British underworld atmosphere.
Who directed Gang War?
Gang War was directed by Frank Marshall, a filmmaker associated with the prolific low-budget British production outfit Danziger Productions Ltd., which was known for churning out crime and thriller B-pictures during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Who are the main actors in Gang War?
The film stars Sean Kelly as Detective Sergeant Bob Craig, Eira Heath as Maria Alexis, David Davies as Jim Alexis, Sean Sullivan as Al Hodges, and John Gabriel as Tobin, alongside Mark Singleton, Eric Dodson, Howard Greene, Colin Tapley, and Michael Wynne.
When was Gang War released?
Gang War was released in 1962. It was produced in the United Kingdom by Danziger Productions Ltd., a company well known for its efficient, low-cost British crime and thriller productions that populated cinema screens and television schedules during that era.
How long is Gang War?
Gang War has a runtime of 65 minutes, making it a compact B-movie typical of the Danziger Productions style. The studio was renowned for producing tight, economical crime pictures that delivered brisk storytelling within a short running time.
Is Gang War a British or American film?
Gang War is a British production, made in the United Kingdom by Danziger Productions Ltd. However, its storyline features a transatlantic angle, with an American Chicago mobster arriving in London to get involved in a local criminal enterprise, blending both British and American crime film sensibilities.
Who wrote the screenplay for Gang War?
The screenplay for Gang War was written by Mark Grantham. The film was produced by Brian Langslow and shot by cinematographer Stephen Dade, with editing by John Dunsford, all working within the efficient production framework of Danziger Productions Ltd.
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