Movie

Breakaway

★ 5.5(7)19561h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Henry Cass
Release date: 1956-07-16
Runtime: 1h 12m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Cipa

About Breakaway

Breakaway is a 1956 movie in the Crime genre, directed by Henry Cass, starring Tom Conway, Michael Balfour and Honor Blackman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breakaway in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tom Conway

Tom Martin

Michael Balfour

Barney

Honor Blackman

Paula Grant / Paula Jackson

Brian Worth

Johnny Matlock

Bruce Seton

Webb

Freddie Mills

Pat

Alexander Gauge

MacAllister

John Horsley

Michael Matlock

Paddy Webster

Diane Grant

John Colicos

First Kidnapper

Larry Taylor

Second Kidnapper

Arthur Lowe

Mitchell

Themes & keywords

private investigator

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breakaway in Italy?+

Breakaway is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Breakaway on Netflix?+

Breakaway is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Breakaway?+

Breakaway has a runtime of 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

Who stars in Breakaway?+

Breakaway stars Tom Conway, Michael Balfour, Honor Blackman, Brian Worth and Bruce Seton.

When did Breakaway come out?+

Breakaway is a 1956 movie directed by Henry Cass.

What genre is Breakaway?+

Breakaway is Crime film.

Who directed Breakaway?+

Breakaway was directed by Henry Cass.