Never Back Losers (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1961, Never Back Losers is a crime film directed by Robert Tronson, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Two rival gangs are trying to fix horse races and a jockey is attacked and left for dead in a stage-managed car crash. An insurance investigator makes routine enquiries into the "accident" and one of the gang leaders feels threatened by this and takes counter measures.
Who’s in it. Never Back Losers stars Jack Hedley as Jim Mathews, Jacqueline Ellis as Marion Parker, Patrick Magee as Ben Black and Richard Warner as Mr. Crabtree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Never Back Losers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Back Losers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Back Losers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Back Losers (1961)?
- In GB, Never Back Losers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Never Back Losers worth watching?
- Never Back Losers holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Back Losers?
- Never Back Losers stars Jack Hedley, Jacqueline Ellis, Patrick Magee, Richard Warner and Larry Martyn.
- When was Never Back Losers released?
- Never Back Losers was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.