The Child and the Killer_
Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
Starring
Richard Williams, Ryck Rydon, Patricia Driscoll
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Child and the Killer was released 67 years ago in 1959.
Overview
Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old ...
The Child and the Killer is a Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 5m.
CAST (6)
RW
Richard Williams
Tommy
RR
Ryck Rydon
Mather
PD
Patricia Driscoll
Peggy
Robert Arden
Joe
GS
Gordon Sterne
Sergeant
John McLaren
Major Finch
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
65 min (1h 5m)
Rating
6.0/10 (1 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Child and the Killer about?
Joe Marsh (Robert Arden) is a U.S. Army captain who goes on the run in Britain after committing murder. He breaks into a family's home and forces 7-year-old Tommy Martin (Richard Williams) to guide his escape through the surrounding rural territory. A bond begins to form between the child and the desperate fugitive, but Marsh's criminal nature cannot help but show itself again before the chase comes to an end.
How long is The Child and the Killer?
The Child and the Killer has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Child and the Killer?
The cast of The Child and the Killer includes Richard Williams, Ryck Rydon, Patricia Driscoll, Robert Arden, Gordon Sterne.
What is the rating of The Child and the Killer?
The Child and the Killer has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 1 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Crime
Drama