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Web of Evidence
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Web of Evidence

1959-04-28 · 90 min · ★ 4.7

Mystery

A World War II evacuee returns years later to England and finds his father in prison framed for murder.

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Directors
Jack Cardiff
Production companies
Georgefield Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Van JohnsonVan JohnsonPaul Mathry
Vera MilesVera MilesLena Anderson
Emlyn WilliamsEmlyn WilliamsEnoch Oswald
Bernard LeeBernard LeePatrick Mathry
Jean KentJean KentLouise Burt
Moultrie KelsallMoultrie KelsallChief Inspector Dale
Leo McKernLeo McKernMcEvoy
Geoffrey KeenGeoffrey KeenPrison Governor
Jameson ClarkJameson ClarkJames Swann
Rosalie CrutchleyRosalie CrutchleyElla Mathry
Oliver JohnstonOliver JohnstonAlbert Prusty
Vincent WinterPaul as a Boy
Anthony NewlandsAnthony NewlandsRobert Dunn
Eira HeathMona Spurling
Hope JackmanLandlady
Ralph TrumanRalph TrumanSir Matthew Sprott
Joyce HeronLady Catherine Sprott
Vincent WinterPaul Mathry, Aged 6
Henry OscarHenry OscarAlderman Sharpe
John Glyn-JonesJohn Glyn-JonesMagistrate

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