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The Toll

1914 · 15 min

This short piece delivers a gripping, fast-paced narrative of conflict and desperate maneuvering.

Directed by
Theodore Marston
Genres
Drama
Starring
James Morrison, George Cooper, Dorothy Kelly
Tagline
A Gripping Story of the Italian Vendetta.
Overview
While traveling in Italy, John Steele, a young American millionaire, is kidnapped by Antonio Perino, and fellow members of the Camorra. They demand an immense ransom, but he defies them. Marta, Antonio's wife, feels sorry for Steele. She is left to guard the prisoner alone and Steele induces her to help him escape.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Theodore Marston
Genres
Drama
Starring
James Morrison, George Cooper, Dorothy Kelly
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • betrayal
  • power
  • violence
Places
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror1
Humour1
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity2
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Theodore Marston
Starring
James Morrison, George Cooper, Dorothy Kelly, Marie Weirman
Runtime
15 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
No Language

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