Recoil 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Director
- John Gilling
- Network
- Tempean Films
- Where to Stream
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What is Recoil?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Recoil" (1953). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 79 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1953
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Tempean Films
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 5 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~79 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Tempean Films
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Recoil" (1953).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Recoil
Year: 1953
Origin: British 'B' crime film
Director: John Gilling
Writer: John Gilling
Starring: Kieron Moore, Elizabeth Sellars, Edward Underdown
Genre: Crime and Drama
Runtime: 1h 19m
Release Date (GB): 08/01/1953
Plot: A jeweler is killed in a gang robbery, leaving his daughter as the only witness. When police cannot build a case against the killer, the daughter decides to go undercover to infiltrate the home of the killer's brother. She is slowly drawn into the world of rival gangs.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Recoil is a 1953 British B crime film directed and written by John Gilling. (14 words)
Sentence 2 (Cast/Genre): The film stars Kieron Moore, Elizabeth Sellars, and Edward Underdown and is categorized under the crime and drama genres
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Recoil worth watching?
Recoil holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Recoil and when was it released?
Recoil is a feature film with a runtime of 79 minutes. It was released in 1953. Release status: Released.
Who directed Recoil?
Recoil was directed by John Gilling.
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