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Freelance

Freelance

19703.21h 30m

Overview

A street-smart witness to a gangland slaying tries to beat the hit man at his own game.

Directed by Francis Megahy
Written by Bernie Cooper, Francis Megahy
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Top Cast

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Mitch

Gayle Hunnicutt

Gayle Hunnicutt

Chris

Keith Barron

Keith Barron

Gary

Alan Lake

Alan Lake

Dean

Peter Gilmore

Peter Gilmore

Boss

Luan Peters

Luan Peters

Rosemary

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Peter Birrel

Jeff

John Hollis

John Hollis

Hartley

David Graham

David Graham

General

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Elizabeth Proud

Gwen

Themes & Keywords

englandon the run

About Freelance

Freelance is a thriller, crime film released in 1970 exploring themes of england, on the run. Directed by Francis Megahy, it stars Ian McShane, Gayle Hunnicutt, Keith Barron. A street-smart witness to a gangland slaying tries to beat the hit man at his own game.

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