Plot Summary
Mr. Callew, a demanding businessman, is resting by the beach when he receives a telephone call from a recently discharged employee. The man is in tears, but the unyielding Callew shows no sympathy, and hangs up on him. Later, when Callew starts to drive home, his car runs off the road at a construction site. When he comes to, Callew is paralyzed. Several persons come by, but he is unable to communicate with them, so they think he is dead. Fully aware of his predicament, he becomes increasingly terrified.
Movie Details
- Original Title
- Breakdown
- Status
- released
- Original Language
- en
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Cast
Alfred Hitchcock
Self - Host
Joseph Cotten
William Callew
Raymond Bailey
Ed Johnson
Forrest Stanley
Hubka
Harry Shannon
Dr. Harner
Lane Chandler
Sheriff
James Edwards
Convict
Marvin Press
Chessy
Murray Alper
Lloyd
Mike Ragan
Escaped Convict
Jimmy Weldon
Guard (as Jim Weldon)
Richard Newton
Ambulance Driver
Aaron Spelling
Road Worker
Harry Landers
Coroner
Elzie Emanuel
Escaped Convict
Ralph Peters
Coroner's Assistant
Production Companies
Alfred J. Hitchcock Productions
Shamley Productions