Cosh Boy (1953)
Overview
Roy Walsh is a brash and enterprising thug who bullies his friends into subservience. He and his gang assault and rob people on the street, but things get increasingly dangerous when their behavior escalates to larger crimes.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.279 |
Directed By
Lewis Gilbert
Crew
Lewis Gilbert
Lewis Gilbert
Vernon Harris
Bruce Walker
Daniel M. Angel
Lambert Williamson
Jack Asher
Charles Hasse
Nicolas Roeg
Charles Permane
TOP 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
Sid James
Desk Sergeant
Johnny Briggs
Skinny Johnson
Stanley Escane
Pete
Michael McKeag
Brian
Sean Lynch
Darkey
Edward Evans
Woods
Cameron Hall
Mr. Beverley
Arthur Howard
Registrar (uncredited)
Walter Hudd
Magistrate (uncredited)
Vi Kaley
Jess (uncredited)
Anthony Oliver
Doctor (uncredited)
Frederick Piper
Mr. Easter (uncredited)
Nosher Powell
Instructor (uncredited)
Peter Swanwick
Mr. Wimbush (uncredited)
Toke Townley
Mr. 'Smith' (uncredited)
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