A Strange Adventure
“CAPTIVES OF A RUTHLESS KILLER”
1956•NR•1h 10m•5.6•Released
CrimeDramaThriller
A trio of thieves make their getaway by kidnapping a young hot-rodder, and take over a mountain cabin for a hideout after overpowering its occupants.
Director
William Witney
Writer
Houston Branch
Languages
English
Studio
Republic Pictures
Cast
Joan Evans
Terry Dolgin
Ben Cooper
Harold Norton
Marla English
Lynn Novak
Jan Merlin
Al Kutner
Nick Adams
Phil Davis
Peter Miller
Luther Dolgin
Paul Smith
Carl Johnson
Emlen Davies
Mildred Norton, Harold's Mother
Frank Wilcox
The Public Defender
Thomas Browne Henry
Criminal Attorney
John Maxwell
Insurance Company Representative
Steve Wayne
Western Union Messenger
Wendell Niles
Newscaster (uncredited)
John Pickard
Motorcycle Policeman (uncredited)
Jack Shea
Jail Guard (uncredited)
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