Hammer the Toff
A detective proves that a Robin Hood-type crook did not steal a metal formula.
A detective proves that a Robin Hood-type crook did not steal a metal formula.
John Bentley
Richard Rollison
Patricia Dainton
Susan Lancaster
Valentine Dyall
Inspector Grice
John Robinson
Linnett
Lockwood West
Kennedy
Katharine Blake
Janet Lord
Roddy Hughes
Jolly
Wally Patch
Bert Ebbutt
Basil Dignam
Superintendent
A detective proves that a Robin Hood-type crook did not steal a metal formula.
This simple little follow-up to "Salute the Toff" sees our amateur detective (John Bentley) on the trail of a murderer ("the Hammer") who is trying to steal a scientific formula whilst simultaneously bringing the legend of "Robin Hood" into some disrepute! It's been made on a minuscule budget, but some imaginative lighting and musical accompaniment help keep it tense and interesting. As with the first film, Valentine Dyall & Roddy Hughes add value and Patricia Dainton brings some glamour, if nothing much more substantial, to the plot. The ending is quite fun...
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