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Emergency Call

1952-05-19 · 84 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller

A 5-year-old child is diagnosed with leukaemia and has only days to live. Her only hope is a blood transfusion, but her blood type is extremely rare, so the race is on to find the donors.

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Directors
Lewis Gilbert
Production companies
Nettlefold Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jack WarnerJack WarnerInspector Lane
Anthony SteelAnthony SteelDr. Carter
Joy SheltonJoy SheltonLaura Bishop
Sidney JamesSidney JamesDanny Marks
Earl CameronEarl CameronGeorge Robinson
Thora HirdThora HirdMrs. Cornelius
Freddie MillsFreddie MillsTim Mahoney
John RobinsonJohn RobinsonDr. Braithwaite
Eric PohlmannEric PohlmannFlash Harry
Sydney TaflerSydney TaflerBrett
Geoffrey HibbertGeoffrey HibbertJackson
Vida HopeVida HopeBrenda
Henry HewittHenry HewittMr. Wilberforce
Peggy BryanPeggy BryanWard Sister
Avis ScottAvis ScottMarie
Bruce SetonBruce SetonSgt. Bellamy
Anna TurnerMrs. Jackson
Nosher PowellNosher PowellBoy Booth
Campbell SingerCampbell SingerSgt. Phillips
Nigel ClarkeSupt. Travers

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