The Set Up (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, The Set Up is a crime film directed by Gerard Glaister, running about 58 minutes.
What it’s about. Arthur Payne, recently out of prison, meets a stranger, Theo Gaunt, on a train and explains his situation. A few days later another stranger makes a curious proposition. Arthur should participate in a fake robbery and remove some imitation jewellery from the stranger's own safe.
Who’s in it. The Set Up stars Maurice Denham as Theo Gaunt, John Carson as Insp. Jackson, Maria Corvin and Brian Peck, among others.
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 The Set Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Set Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Set Up (1963)?
- In GB, The Set Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Set Up?
- The Set Up stars Maurice Denham, John Carson, Maria Corvin, Brian Peck and John Arnatt.
- When was The Set Up released?
- The Set Up was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.