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The Set Up (Season 4, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Recently released from prison, Arthur Payne meets a benevolent stranger on a train who says he may be able to help him. A few days later, a second stranger arrives at Payne's houseboat, and Payne reluctantly agrees to carry out a no-risk ...See moreRecently released from prison, Arthur Payne meets a benevolent stranger on a train who says he may be able to help him. A few days later, a second stranger arrives at Payne's houseboat, and Payne reluctantly agrees to carry out a no-risk jewel theft for a fee. When the staged burglary turns to murder, Payne realises he's been set up and he goes on the run. All the evidence points towards Payne being the murderer, but one irrefutable fact troubles Inspector Jackson. Written by Stradlater See less
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Director
Writer
Roger Marshall (screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Ronnie Curtis (as Ronald Curtis)
Status
Edit Released
Updated Dec 31, 1962

Release date
Dec 1962 (United Kingdom)

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19 cast members
Name Known for
Maurice Denham
Theo Gaunt Theo Gaunt   See fewer
John Carson
Insp. Jackson Insp. Jackson   See fewer
Maria Corvin
Nicole Romain Nicole Romain   See fewer
Brian Peck
Arthur Payne Arthur Payne   See fewer
Anthony Bate
Ray Underwood Ray Underwood   See fewer
John Arnatt
Supt. Ross Supt. Ross   See fewer
Manning Wilson
Sgt. Bates Sgt. Bates   See fewer
Luanshya Greer
Sally (as Pamela Greer) Sally (as Pamela Greer)   See fewer
Eric Dodson
Walker Walker   See fewer
Reginald Barratt
'Pop' Medwin 'Pop' Medwin   See fewer
Billy Milton
Simpson Simpson   See fewer
Harry Littlewood
Ticket Collector Ticket Collector   See fewer
Morgan Latimer
Mrs. Gaunt Mrs. Gaunt   See fewer
Roy Patrick
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
Arch Taylor
Police Driver Police Driver   See fewer
David Butler
Police Driver Police Driver   See fewer
Ray Grover
Fingerprint Man Fingerprint Man   See fewer
Ricky Felgate
Police Photographer Police Photographer   See fewer
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