Man Detained(1961)
A petty burglar sets a chain of events in motion when he steals some money that the owner doesn't want the authorities to know about.
Movie: Man Detained
Top 10 Billed Cast
Det. Inspector Verity
Kay Simpson
James Helder
Frank Murray
Stella Maple
Det. Sgt. Wentworth
Gillian Murray
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