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Town on Trial(1957)
Status: Released
Date: 1957-01-24
65%
21 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
Overview:
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Marksman Productions
Movie: Town on Trial
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Mills
Supt. Mike Halloran
Charles Coburn
Dr. John Fenner
Barbara Bates
Elizabeth Fenner
Derek Farr
Mark Roper
Alec McCowen
Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
Fay Compton
Mrs. Crowley
Geoffrey Keen
Charles Dixon
Margaretta Scott
Helen Dixon
Meredith Edwards
Police Sgt. Rogers
Harry Locke
Police Sgt. Beale
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