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Appointment with Crime(1946)
Status: Released
Date: 1946-05-13
62%
16 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
Overview:
Small-time jewel thief Leo Martin is deserted by his partners-in-crime, club owner Gus Loman and driver Hatchett, when the robbery they are committing goes wrong. After serving his prison sentence, Leo emerges with an intricate plan for revenge. Leo implicates Loman, as well as his amoral boss, Gregory Lang, for murder -- but Inspector Rogers suspects Leo.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
British National Films
Movie: Appointment with Crime
Top 10 Billed Cast
William Hartnell
Leo Martin
Raymond Lovell
Gus Loman
Robert Beatty
Det. Insp. Rogers
Herbert Lom
Gregory Lang
Joyce Howard
Carol Dane
Alan Wheatley
Noel Penn
Cyril Smith
Det. Sgt. Charlie Weeks
Elsie Wagstaff
Mrs. Wilkins
Ian Fleming
Prison governor
Wally Patch
Joe Fisher
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