A Strange Adventure

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A Strange Adventure
A Strange Adventure poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by William Witney
Screenplay by Houston Branch
Produced byWilliam J. O'Sullivan
Starring Joan Evans
Ben Cooper
Marla English
Jan Merlin
Nick Adams
Peter Miller
Cinematography Bud Thackery
Edited byHoward A. Smith
Music byR. Dale Butts
Production
company
Distributed byRepublic Pictures
Release date
  • August 24, 1956 (1956-08-24)
Running time
70 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

A Strange Adventure is a 1956 American crime film directed by William Witney, written by Houston Branch and starring Joan Evans, Ben Cooper, Marla English, Jan Merlin, Nick Adams and Peter Miller. It was released on August 24, 1956 by Republic Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

A trio of thieves make their getaway by kidnapping a young hot-rodder, and take over a mountain cabin for a hideout after overpowering its occupants.

Cast

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References

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  2. Sandra Brennan (2015). "A-Strange-Adventure - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2015-12-04.
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