Spindoe (1968)★ 7.4/10
- Crime
- Drama
Directed by: Mike Newell, Cyril Coke
Written by: Robin Chapman
Gangland drama which follows the fortunes of South London crime boss Alan Spindoe (Ray McAnally). He has served seven years in prison for receiving, though there should have been other charges. Now he's out after receiving full remission and he expects the royal treatment from his gang. Unfortunately his empire has been usurped by Eddie Edwards (Anthony Bate), the caretaker he left in charge. Edwards has also taken Spindoe's wife.
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Ray McAnallyAlec Spindoe
Richard HurndallHenry Mackleson
Rachel HerbertRenata
Bryan MarshallDet. Sgt. Peach
George SewellScaliger
Garfield MorganWebster
Dan JacksonBoy
Anthony BateEddie EdwardsPeter JessonHans
Glynn EdwardsBilly HumphriesColette O'NeilShelagh
Jon LaurimoreDet. Sgt. Fowler
Basil DignamDet. Insp. TierneyCarole MowlamRuth
Tom WatsonLarry BolsoverColin EdwynnCurtis
Judy MathesonMaidGriffith DaviesTerry
James BreeHackett
John WoodnuttArnold Deacon
Edward JewesburyMr. FairbrotherGeoffrey MatthewsFederico
John BryansAlfred BirchallStephen Hancock1st Meths drinkerMichael FarnsworthCashier
Jimmy Gardner2nd Meths drinkerAllan O'KeefeAdamsEric WoofeReporterJonathan HoltReporterJulie GoodyearGirl in CaféDavid J. GrahameSchroderRonald HarviPriest
Malcolm RogersPolice SergeantKeith JamesMagistrateGerry CowanTommyBill PrenticePlainclothes policemanMichael SpiceRiver policemanDerek WilliamsChildeAnthony MayneReggie
Jonathan AdamsRiver policemanDorothea RundleWomanLynda HarrisJennyJulian BattersbyLugubrious Policeman in StreetJohn Marcus PowellYoung P.C. at DocksAlan BirdThug MayhewStanley Dawson1st DustmanKenneth GilbertOld P.C. at Docks
Bill CroasdaleDetectiveGeoffrey Brightman2nd DustmanDavid CourtlandDetective
Tony HaygarthPressmanHazel CoppenWoman at window (uncredited)Michael HallDeputy Commander (uncredited)