Tales of the Unexpected. S02 E16. The Man at the Top.

First broadcast 14th June 1980.

Hardy, a young sailor down on his luck, is left stranded when his ship sails without him so he robs a man but accidentally kills him.

Roald Dahl ... Self - Introduced by
Peter Firth ... Hardy
Rachel Davies ... Diane
Cassie McFarlane ... Estelle
John Rees ... Barman
Johnny Shannon ... Gambler
Betty Hardy ... Motherly Woman
Mimi De Braie ... Maria
Paul McDowell ... Schaeffer
Brian Dooley ... Lawyer
Rex Taylor ... Doorman
Michael Ripper ... Taxi Driver
Dallas Cavell ... Sam Madrid
Terry Gurry ... Bodyguard