Freelance (1971 film)
Appearance
Freelance | |
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Directed by | Francis Megahy |
Written by | Francis Megahy Bernie Cooper |
Produced by | Francis Megahy |
Starring | Ian McShane Gayle Hunnicutt Keith Barron Alan Lake Peter Gilmore Luan Peters |
Cinematography | Norman Langley |
Edited by | Arthur Solomon |
Music by | Basil Kirchin |
Distributed by | Commonwealth United Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Freelance (US title: Con Man) is a 1971 British thriller film starring Ian McShane. It was written and directed by Francis Megahy.[1]
Plot
Mitch (McShane) is a London con-artist. When he witnesses a gangland hit, he is forced to lie low whilst trying to carry out his own various schemes. The film offers a portrayal of early 1970s west London.
Cast
- Ian McShane - Mitch
- Gayle Hunnicutt - Chris
- Keith Barron - Gary
- Alan Lake - Dean
- Peter Gilmore - Boss
- Luan Peters - Rosemary
- Peter Birrel - Jeff
- Elizabeth Proud - Gwen
- Charles Hyatt - McNair
- John Hollis - Hartley