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The Switch

19631h 9mPeter Maxwell
IMDb 6.0

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A wristwatch-smuggling gang bring watches into the country in a car's petrol tank. Poor Zena Marshall knows too much, so the gangs abducts her. Stalwart customs official Anthony Steel struggles manfully to rescue the girl.

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Smuggling (contraband)

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What is The Switch (1963) about?

A wristwatch-smuggling gang bring watches into the country in a car's petrol tank. Poor Zena Marshall knows too much, so the gangs abducts her. Stalwart customs official Anthony Steel struggles manfully to rescue the girl.

Who stars in The Switch?

The Switch stars Anthony Steel (Bill Craddock), Zena Marshall (Caroline Markham), Conrad Phillips (John Curry), Dermot Walsh (Inspector Tomlinson), Susan Shaw (Search Officer). The film was directed by Peter Maxwell.

How long is The Switch?

The Switch has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963.

Is The Switch worth watching?

The Switch holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. Fans of Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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