Interpol (1957)

Interpol (1957)

„Interpol“ is a 1957 crime film-noir directed by John Gilling. The screenplay by John Paxton is based on the 1955 eponymous novel by A.J. Forrest.

Title in the US: „Pickup Alley“

After his sister is killed, Interpol agent Mature swears vengeance on Howard, the drug kingpin responsible for her death. Fortunately, he is assigned to do just that, and after a chase through London, Rome, Athens, Paris, and New York, Howard falls from a crane.

Cast:

• Victor Mature – Charles Sturgis
• Anita Ekberg – Gina Broger
• Trevor Howard – Frank McNally
• Bonar Colleano – Amalio
• Dorothy Alison – Helen
• André Morell – Commissioner Breckner
• Martin Benson – Capt. Varolli
• Eric Pohlmann – Etienne Fayala
• Peter Illing – Police Captain Baris
• Sydney Tafler – Curtis
• Lionel Murton – Murphy
• Danny Green – Second Bartender
• Alec Mango – Salko
• Sidney James – Joe, First Bartender
• Marne Maitland – Guido Martinelli
• Harold Kasket – Kalish
• Van Boolen – Luggage Clerk
• Brian Nissen – Allison
• Peter Elliott – Badek
• Yana – Yana, Singer
• Charles Lloyd Pack – English Tourist
• Al Mulock – Interrogator
• Alfred Burke – Vincent Cashling
• Maurice Browning – Man with Tick
• Cyril Shaps – Warden
• Paul Stassino – Customs Inspector
• Gaylord Cavallaro – Amalio’s Brother
• Brian Wilde – The Monk
• Russell Waters – Company Man
• Richard Molinas – Borgese
• Wolfe Morris – Morgue Attendant
• Alfredo Rizzo – Abbata
• Hyma Beckley – Airline Passenger
• Aileen Lewis – Airline Passenger at Customs
• Anthony John – Child
• Anthony Richmond – Child
• Betty McDowall – Drug Addict
• Murray Kash – Drug Courier at Docks
• April Olrich – Girl in Nightclub
• Yvonne Romain – Girl in Nightclub
• Paula Kyle – Hooker in ally
• Joe Wadham – Italian Policeman
• Jim Brady – Man in Police Car
• Umberto Fiz – Monello
• George Spence – Nightclub Patron
• Paul Beradi – Nightclub Patron
• Philip Stewart – Nightclub Patron
• Arnold Diamond – Police Officer
• Kevin Stoney – Policeman
• Michael Peake – Thug Playing Cards
• Pauline Chamberlain – Woman at Bar

„Der Mann, den keiner kannte“ (Interpol) ist ein Kriminalfilm aus dem Jahr 1957 unter der Regie von John Gilling. Das Drehbuch von John Paxton basiert auf dem gleichnamigen Roman von A.J. Forrest aus dem Jahr 1955.

Nachdem seine Schwester ermordet wurde, schwört der Interpol-Agent Mature Rache an Howard, dem Drogenboss, der für ihren Tod verantwortlich ist. Zum Glück wird er genau damit beauftragt, und nach einer Verfolgungsjagd durch London, Rom, Athen, Paris und New York stürzt Howard von einem Kran.