Downfall is a 1964 British second feature film directed by John Moxey and starring Maurice Denham, Nadja Regin and T. P. McKenna. The screenplay was by Robert Stewart based on a story by Wallace. The film is part of the series of Edgar Wallace Mysteries films made at Merton Park Studios.
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Plot
Martin Somers is in court on a murder charge. He is defended by Sir Harold Crossley and acquitted, despite misgivings from his colleagues and the police. Crossley subsequently hires Somers as his chauffeur, keeping Somers' identity from his wife Suzanne, who is being unfaithful to him. Crossley wants Somers to murder his wife, but things do not go as planned.
Cast
Maurice Denham as Sir Harold Crossley
Nadja Regin as Suzanne Crossley
T. P. McKenna as Martin Somers
Peter Barkworth as Tom Cotterell
Ellen McIntosh as Jane Meldrum
Iris Russell as Mrs. Webster
Victor Brooks as Inspector Royd
Ian Curry as Haldane
John Bryans as Arlott
Cavan Malone as driving instructor
Anthony Ashdown as reporter
Jon Luxton as photographer
John Miller as Lord Hinchcliffe
Anthony Pendrell as doctor
G. H. Mulcaster as elderly man
Critical reception
The Monthly Film Bulletin wrote: "Incredible in general outline and in its details, and with a complete lack of punch or even a good climax, this is a humdrum and routine second feature thriller. It is pleasant, though, to see Maurice Denham in a leading role once more."