''Clegg'', known as The Bullet Machine in the USA, is a 1970

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crime film directed by

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and features Gilbert Wynne in his first starring role. The film follows a case of a private detective named Harry Clegg, a former policeman in London. The film was also released under the titles ''Clegg Private Eye'', ''The Bullet Machine'' and ''Harry and the Hookers''.IMDB, ''The Bullet Machine'', accessed January 7, 2017 Gilbert Wynne would also star in Shonteff's next film, ''

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'' which was also released in 1970.

Cast

* Gilbert Wynne - Harry Clegg * Norman Claridge - Lord Cruickshank * Gilly Grant - Suzy the Slag * Gary Hope - Wildman *

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- Inspector Kert *

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- Col. Sullivan * A. J. Brown - Joseph Valentine *

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- Manager *

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- Neighbour * Sue Bond - Panties Girl Egyptian Avenue Highgate Cemetery

Production

Filming locations

The film was shot in various locations around London including the Docklands and

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, as well as in Paris.

Music

The score was by Paul Ferris.

References

External links

* 1970 films Films directed by Lindsay Shonteff 1970s action films British crime drama films Films set in London 1970s English-language films 1970s British films {{1970s-UK-film-stub