Mister Jerico

Mister Jerico
Belgian theatrical poster
Screenplay by	Philip Levene
Directed by	Sidney Hayers
Starring	Patrick Macnee Connie Stevens Herbert Lom Marty Allen
Music by	Laurie Johnson
Country of origin	United Kingdom
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Julian Wintle
Cinematography	Alan Hume
Editor	Lionel Selwyn
Running time	83 minutes [1]
Production company	ITC
Original release
Release	1970 (1970)

Mister Jerico is a 1970 British crime comedy film directed by Sidney Hayers and starring Patrick Macnee. ^[2] Originally made for TV, it was released theatrically in the U.K. and some other territories. ^{[3] [4] [5]} Smooth conman Dudley Jerico plots to relieve millionaire Mr. Rosso of his Gemini diamond.

Cast

• Patrick Macnee as Dudley Jerico
• Connie Stevens as Susan / Claudine / Georgina
• Herbert Lom as Rosso
• Marty Allen as Wally
• Leonardo Pieroni as Angelo
• Peter Yapp as Felipe
• Bruce Boa as Nolan
• Joanne Dainton as Merle
• Paul Darrow as Receptionist
• Jasmina Hilton as Maid

Production

It was filmed in London and Malta. ^[6]

Critical reception

The Radio Times found it a "disappointing comedy caper...despite the catchy title track from Lulu and the star's stunning array of flowery shirts"; ^[5] whereas Cinedelica wrote "the final minutes are a bit cheesy, but it's still solid entertainment...Certainly one for ITC and Avengers fans - and indeed, anyone who likes a 60s crime caper." ^[7]

References

1. "Mister Jerico". bbfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 October 2020.
2. "Mister Jerico (1970)". BFI. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018.
3. Vagg, Stephen (22 August 2025). "Forgotten British Film Studios: The Rank Organisation 1968-1977". Filmink. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
4. "Mister Jerico (1970) - Sidney Hayers | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie.
5. "Mister Jerico – review | cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online".
6. MOVIE CALL SHEET: Van,Cleef Signs for Role Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 28 June 1969: a7.
7. "Cinedelica: DVD review: Mister Jericho (1969)". www.cinedelica.com.

External links

• Mister Jerico at IMDb
• Mister Jerico at BFI
• Mister Jerico at Letterbox DVD