Mister Jerico

1970 film directed by Sidney Hayers

Mister Jerico
Belgian theatrical poster
Screenplay byPhilip Levene
Directed bySidney Hayers
StarringPatrick Macnee
Connie Stevens
Herbert Lom
Marty Allen
Music byLaurie Johnson
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJulian Wintle
CinematographyAlan Hume
EditorLionel Selwyn
Running time83 minutes[1]
Production companyITC
Original release
Release1970 (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Mister Jerico is a 1970 British crime comedy film directed by Sidney Hayers and starring Patrick Macnee.[2] Originally made for TV, it was released theatrically in the U.K. and some other territories.[3][4] Smooth conman Dudley Jerico plots to relieve millionaire Mr.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.[5]

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";[4] 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."[6]

References

  1. ^ "MISTER JERICO | British Board of Film Classification". bbfc.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Mister Jerico (1970)". BFI. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Mister Jerico (1970) - Sidney Hayers | Synopsis, Characteristics, Moods, Themes and Related". AllMovie.
  4. ^ a b "Mister Jerico – review | cast and crew, movie star rating and where to watch film on TV and online".
  5. ^ MOVIE CALL SHEET: Van,Cleef Signs for Role Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times 28 June 1969: a7.
  6. ^ "Cinedelica: DVD review: Mister Jericho (1969)". www.cinedelica.com.
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