Deadfall – 1967 | 120 mins | Thriller | Colour

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Plot Synopsis

Deadfall

Freudian psychological crime caper involving Henry Clarke (Michael Caine), a jewel thief and recovering alcoholic who finds himself lured into an unlikely alliance with femme fatale Fe Moreau (Giovanna Ralli) and her homosexual husband Richard (Eric Portman). The trio meticulously plan a jewel heist; and into the bargain form an unusual sexual arrangement that involves Fe engaged in a relationship with Clarke while her husband completes with a young Spanish stud (Carlos Pierre) as a plaything. However, the intended victim, Salinas, an affluent playboy, has other ideas and sets in motion a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Production Team

Bryan Forbes: Director
Gerry Turpin: Cinematography
Julie Harris: Costume Design
John Jympson: Editing
Barbara Ritchie: Makeup Department
Freddie Williamson: Makeup Department
Basil Newall: Makeup Department
John Barry: Original Music
Paul Monash: Producer
Ray Simm: Production Design
Bryan Forbes: Script
Bill Daniels: Sound Department
Gordon K McCallum: Sound Department

Cast

Michael Caine: Henry Clarke
Giovanna Ralli: Fe Moreau
Eric Portman: Richard Moreau
David Buck: Salinas
Nanette Newman: Girl
Leonard Rossiter: Fillmore