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Fear Is the Key
Fear Is the Key
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  2. Fear Is the Key

Fear Is the Key

1972
1h 43m
Action
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

1972

Runtime

1h 43m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Buy

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Storyline

"In the right hands, fear is the deadliest weapon of all."

A deep-sea salvage expert enacts an elaborate plan to infiltrate and take revenge on a criminal organization that dealt him a foul misdeed.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Dec 26, 1972
Languages
English
Director
Michael Tuchner
Production
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
Anglo-EMI
Anglo-EMI
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

14 Cast Members

Barry Newman

Barry Newman

John Talbot

Suzy Kendall

Suzy Kendall

Sarah Ruthven

John Vernon

John Vernon

Vyland

Dolph Sweet

Dolph Sweet

Jablonsky

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Royale

Ray McAnally

Ray McAnally

Ruthven

Peter Marinker

Peter Marinker

Larry

Roland Brand

Roland Brand

Deputy

Tony Anholt

Tony Anholt

FBI Agent

Elliott Sullivan

Elliott Sullivan

Judge Mollison

John Alderson

John Alderson

Tanner (uncredited)

James Berwick

(uncredited)

Hal Galili

Cibatti (uncredited)

Ernie Heldman

Bartender (uncredited)

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