The Harassed Hero (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, The Harassed Hero is a comedy and thriller film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 61 minutes.
What it’s about. Poor Mr. Murray Selwyn (Guy Middleton)! He's suffering from 'Acute Apprehension Complex' and his doctors have strongly recommended that he avoid any stress or excitement in his life. Unfortunately -- thanks to a chance encounter in a London taxi cab -- he now finds himself at the very centre of an explosive international criminal caper and his life is filled with suitcases full of hot money, desperate gunmen and vanishing bodies! More dangerous still, he's been cared for by the rather ravishing Nurse Brook (Joan Winmill Brown) -- a girl guaranteed to stimulate any red-blooded English gentleman! How much excitement can one man take?
Who’s in it. The Harassed Hero stars Guy Middleton as Murray Selwyn, Joan Winmill Brown as Nurse Brooks, Elwyn Brook-Jones as Logan and Mary Mackenzie as Estelle Logan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Harassed Hero has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Harassed Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Harassed Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Harassed Hero (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Harassed Hero change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Harassed Hero worth watching?
- The Harassed Hero holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Harassed Hero?
- The Harassed Hero stars Guy Middleton, Joan Winmill Brown, Elwyn Brook-Jones, Mary Mackenzie and Harold Goodwin.
- When was The Harassed Hero released?
- The Harassed Hero was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.