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Breakaway

19561h 12mHenry Cass
IMDb 5.7

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When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents, his every move is followed when he returns to England. His girlfriend Paula is kidnapped but her handbag is discovered at the scene of the crime by the aristocratic private eye, Duke Martin. Inside it he discovers the secret formula that the agents are searching for and tracks down her sister Paula. As Johnny grows frantic for the safe return of his girlfriend, Duke Martin plays a deadly game of double bluff with the enemy agents.

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What is Breakaway (1956) about?

When Johnny Matlock whisks away a cold war secret from under the noses of Berlin's top secret agents, his every move is followed when he returns to England. His girlfriend Paula is kidnapped but her handbag is discovered at the scene of the crime by the aristocratic private eye, Duke Martin. Inside it he discovers the secret formula that the agents are searching for and tracks down her sister…

Who stars in Breakaway?

Breakaway stars Tom Conway (Tom Martin), Michael Balfour (Barney), Honor Blackman (Paula Grant / Paula Jackson), Brian Worth (Johnny Matlock), Bruce Seton (Webb). The film was directed by Henry Cass.

How long is Breakaway?

Breakaway has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956.

Is Breakaway worth watching?

Breakaway holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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