Assault

Overview

After a schoolgirl is raped while taking a short cut through the local woods, and another murdered a few days later, the police are baffled. With the help of a reporter, and against the wishes of a local psychologist, a young schoolteacher uses herself as bait to lure the perpetrator out.

Directed by Sidney Hayers

Top cast

Suzy Kendall

Julie West

Frank Finlay

Det. Chief Supt. Velyan

Freddie Jones

Reporter

James Laurenson

Greg Lomax

Lesley-Anne Down

Tessa Hurst

Tony Beckley

Leslie Sanford

Anthony Ainley

Mr. Bartell

Dilys Hamlett

Mrs. Sanford

James Cosmo

Det. Sgt. Beale

Marianne Stone

Matron

Allan Cuthbertson

Coroner

K

Kit Taylor

Doctor

J

Janet Lynn

Girl in Library

Patrick Jordan

Sgt. Milton

A

Anabel Littledale

Susan Miller

T

Tom Chatto

Police Doctor

J

Jan Butlin

Day Receptionist

William Hoyland

Chemist in Hospital

John Swindells

Desk Sergeant

J

Jill Carey

Night Receptionist

Details