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The Set Up

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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.

DirectorGerard Glaister
WriterRoger Marshall
ProducerJack Greenwood

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Streaming in 2 other countries

The Set Up isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Guernsey, United Kingdom. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Gerard Glaister

MDMaurice Denham
Maurice Denham
Theo Gaunt
JCJohn Carson
John Carson
Insp. Jackson
MC
Maria Corvin
Nicole Romain
BPBrian Peck
Brian Peck
Arthur Payne
ABAnthony Bate
Anthony Bate
Ray Underwood
JAJohn Arnatt
John Arnatt
Susp. Ross
ED
Eric Dodson
Walker
BMBilly Milton
Billy Milton
Simpson
MWManning Wilson
Manning Wilson
Sgt. Bates
LG
Luanshya Greer
Sally
RB
Reginald Barratt
Pop Medwin
HL
Harry Littlewood
Ticket Collector

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The Set Up — streaming FAQ

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