Out of the Shadow

Out of the Shadow

Out of the Shadow

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Out of the Shadow

1961

1h 1m

5.8(6 votes)

Mystery

Overview

A reporter learns that his brother, a student, has committed suicide. Unconvinced, he begins his own investigation when the police dismiss his suspicions. Could a killer be on the loose in Cambridge?

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10 featured cast members

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Terence Longdon

Terence Longdon

Mark Robert Kingston

Donald Gray

Donald Gray

Inspector Wills

Diane Clare

Diane Clare

Mary Johnson

Robertson Hare

Robertson Hare

Ronald Fortescue

Dermot Walsh

Dermot Walsh

Prof. Henry Taylor

Jill Hyem

Jill Hyem

Joy Clark

Felicity Young

Felicity Young

Jill

Douglas Muir

Douglas Muir

Detective Sergeant Willoughby

Edwin Styles

Edwin Styles

Sir Lionel

Tony Thawnton

College Tutor

Creative team

Directed by: Michael Winner
Written by: Michael Winner

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