1948

1h 18m

5.7(17 votes)

Thriller

Overview

A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

Rex Harrison

Matt Denant

Acting

Peggy Cummins

Dora Winton

Acting

William Hartnell

Inspector Harris

Acting

Norman Wooland

Minister

Acting

Jill Esmond

Grace Winton

Acting

Frederick Piper

Brownie

Acting

Marjorie Rhodes

Mrs. Pinkem

Acting

Betty Ann Davies

Girl in Park

Acting

Cyril Cusack

Rodgers

Acting

John Slater

Salesman

Acting

Frank Pettingell

Constable Beames

Acting

Michael Golden

Detective Penter

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Frederick Leister

Judge

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Patrick Troughton

Jim

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