Fear Is the Key (1972) Cast & Crew

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Directed by Michael Tuchner.

Cast

• Barry Newman as John Talbot
• Suzy Kendall as Sarah Ruthven
• John Vernon as Vyland
• Dolph Sweet as Jablonsky
• Ben Kingsley as Royale
• Ray McAnally as Ruthven
• Peter Marinker as Larry
• Roland Brand as Deputy
• Tony Anholt as FBI Agent
• Elliott Sullivan as Judge Mollison
• John Alderson as Tanner (uncredited)
• James Berwick as (uncredited)
• Hal Galili as Cibatti (uncredited)
• Ernie Heldman as Bartender (uncredited)

Crew

• Michael Tuchner — Director
• Robert Carrington — Screenplay
• Alistair MacLean — Novel
• Jay Kanter — Producer
• Alan Ladd Jr. — Producer
• Alex Thomson — Director of Photography

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