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The Showdown
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The Showdown

1952-12-29 · 26 min · Not rated

Crime · Thriller

Inspector Morley helps to solve the murder of a fake medium.

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Directors
Victor M. Gover
Production companies
Bushey Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tod SlaughterTod SlaughterTerence Reilly
Patrick BarrPatrick BarrInspector Morley
Tucker McGuireEileen
Frank HawkinsInspector Cranshaw

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