The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

1958

1h 37m

6.3(9 votes)

Crime

Drama

Overview

American scientist Dr. Frank Smith is brought to Britain to help the C.I.A. There is a defecting East block scientist they want him to debrief. The commies are less than amused and set Dr. Smith up for a murder.

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10 featured cast members

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Anna Neagle

Anna Neagle

Mary Randall, Q.C.

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Dr. Frank Smith

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Eve Trent

Katherine Kath

Katherine Kath

Yvonne Delbeau

Dora Bryan

Dora Bryan

Telephonist

Patrick Allen

Patrick Allen

Jim Kennedy

Hugh McDermott

Hugh McDermott

Bernie

Leonard Sachs

Leonard Sachs

Professor Horvard

Edward Lexy

Hobbs

John Paul

John Paul

John Castle

Creative team

Directed by: Herbert Wilcox
Written by: Stanley Jackson
Edgar Lustgarten
Produced by: Herbert Wilcox

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