Summary
Cosh Boy is a British crime film first released in 1952,
directed by Lewis Gilbert.
The film stars James Kenney, Joan Collins, Betty Ann Davies, Robert Ayres and Hermione Baddeley.
It has also been released under the title: The Slasher.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
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Credits
- Director: Lewis Gilbert
- Script: Lewis Gilbert, Vernon Harris, Bruce Walker
- Photo: Jack Asher
- Music: Lambert Williamson
- Cast: James Kenney (Roy Walsh), Joan Collins (Rene Collins), Betty Ann Davies (Elsie Walsh), Robert Ayres (Bob Stevens), Hermione Baddeley (Mrs. Collins), Hermione Gingold (Queenie), Nancy Roberts (Gran Walsh), Laurence Naismith (Inspector Donaldson), Ian Whittaker (Alfie Collins), Stanley Escane (Pete), Michael McKeag (Brian), Sean Lynch (Darky), Johnny Briggs (Skinny), Edward Evans (Sgt. Woods), Cameron Hall (Mr. Beverley), Sid James (Police Sergeant), Arthur Howard (Registrar), Walter Hudd (Magistrate), Anthony Oliver (Doctor), Frederick Piper (Mr. Easter), Nosher Powell, Peter Swanwick, Toke Townley (Mr. ’Smith’)
- Country: UK
- Language: English
- Runtime: 75 min; B&W
- Aka: The Slasher; The Tough Guy
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