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Eddie Ginley (Albert Finney) works at a bingo hall in Liverpool, England, but dreams of becoming a stylish private investigator like those he has read about and seen in films. After finally placing an advertisement in a local newspaper announcing his detective services, he receives a mysterious offer. Even though Ginley is inexperienced and clueless at certain aspects of investigating, he comes to realize that he is entangled in a serious case involving drugs, murder and even his own family.
Original Release
12/01/1971
US Release
03/21/1972
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Billie Whitelaw | Ellen |
| Frank Finlay | William |
| Janice Rule | Mrs. Blankerscoon |
| Carolyn Seymour | Alison |
| Fulton Mackay | Straker |
| George Innes | Bookshop Proprietor |
| George Silver | De Fries |
| Bill Dean | Tommy |
| Wendy Richard | Anne Scott |
| Maureen Lipman | Naomi |
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Billie Whitelaw | Ellen |
| Frank Finlay | William |
| Janice Rule | Mrs. Blankerscoon |
| Carolyn Seymour | Alison |
| Fulton Mackay | Straker |
| George Innes | Bookshop Proprietor |
| George Silver | De Fries |
| Bill Dean | Tommy |
| Wendy Richard | Anne Scott |
| Maureen Lipman | Naomi |
| Neville Smith | Arthur |
| Oscar James | Azinge |
| Joe Kenyon | Joey |
| Bert King | Mal |
| Christopher Cunningham | Clifford |
| Ken Jones | Labour Exchange Clerk |
| Harry Hutchinson | Kleptomaniac |
| Ernie Mack and The Saturated Seven | Artist in Club |
| Jayson Kane | Artist in Club |
| The Jacksons | Artist in Club |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Albert Finney | Producer |
| David Barber | Producer |
| Michael Medwin | Producer |
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