Bomb in the High Street

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Bomb in the High Street

1961

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Overview

Thieves disguised as soldiers plan to use a bomb scare as part of their plan to rob a bank.

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7 members

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Ronald Howard

Captain Manning

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Terry Palmer

Mike

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Suzanna Leigh

Jackie

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Jack Allen

Superintendent Halsey

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Russell Waters

Trent

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James Villiers

Stevens

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Maurice Good

Feeney

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