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  2. Codename: Portcullis

Codename: Portcullis

1969
50m
Thriller
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1969

Runtime

50m

Storyline

The USA have created a deadly gas known as Omega. Britain have countered with it's antidote Omega Minor. Lawyer Philip Skelton is recruited to join a secret Cell called Gauntlet and they must stop Dr. Maurice Owen before he passes it on.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
50m
Aug 7, 1969
Director
Bill Hays
Production
BBC
BBC
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Clifford Evans

Clifford Evans

Sir Iain Carfax

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

Philip Skelton

John Turner

John Turner

Roger Cooper

Jennifer Daniel

Jennifer Daniel

Diana Carfax

James Grout

James Grout

Dr. Maurice Owen

John White

Dick Culliford

Michael Moyer

Dr. Carel Kapec

Hazel Bainbridge

Housekeeper

James Garbutt

James Garbutt

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