---
title: "Recoil"
year: 1953
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/recoil-1953"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 89831
imdb_id: "tt0046231"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Recoil (1953) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/recoil-1953

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Gilling
- **Networks / Studios**: Tempean Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kieron Moore** as *Nicholas Conway*
- **Elizabeth Sellars** as *Jean Talbot*
- **Edward Underdown** as *Michael Conway*
- **John Horsley** as *Inspector Trubridge*
- **Robert Raglan** as *Sergeant Perkins*
- **Ethel O'Shea** as *Mrs Conway*
- **Martin Benson** as *Farnborough*
- **Anthony Pelly** as *Bentock*
- **Derek Blomfield** as *Wilbur*
- **Robert Moore** as *Roger*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Recoil online?
Recoil is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Recoil?
Recoil was directed by John Gilling.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Recoil — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89831)
- [Recoil (1953) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046231/fullcredits/)
- [Recoil (1953 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recoil_(1953_film))
- [Recoil (1953) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/89831-recoil/cast)
- [Recoil (1953 film) — Wikipedia Republished // WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Recoil_(1953_film))

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