

Dr. Crippen
1963-08-07 · 98 min · ★ 6.1
A British physician stands trial for murdering his wife after he and his mistress are captured while fleeing to Canada.
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- Directors
- Robert Lynn
- Production companies
- Torchlight Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Donald PleasenceDr. Hawley Harvey Crippen
Coral BrowneBelle Crippen
Samantha EggarEthel Le Neve
Donald WolfitR.D. Muir (as Sir Donald Wolfit)
James Robertson JusticeCaptain McKenzie
Geoffrey TooneMr. Tobin
Olga LindoMrs. Clara Arditti
Paul CarpenterBruce Martin
John ArnattChief Inspector Dew
Oliver JohnstonLord Chief Justice
Edward UnderdownThe Governor
Hamilton DyceDr. Rogers
Basil HensonMr. Arditti
Totti Truman TaylorMiss CurnowTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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