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Wanted for Murder(1946)
Status: Released
Date: 1946-06-17
64%
33 Votes
Time: 1h 41m
Overview:
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Marcel Hellman Productions
Movie: Wanted for Murder
Top 10 Billed Cast
Eric Portman
Victor James Colebrooke
Dulcie Gray
Anne Fielding
Derek Farr
Jack Williams
Roland Culver
Chief Inspector Conway
Stanley Holloway
Sergeant Sullivan
Barbara Everest
Mrs Colebrooke
Bonar Colleano
Corporal Nick Mappolo
Jenny Laird
Jeannie McLaren
Kathleen Harrison
Florrie
Bill Shine
Detective Ellis
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