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Chase a Crooked Shadow
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Chase a Crooked Shadow

1958-01-16 · 87 min · ★ 7.1

Thriller · Mystery · Drama

A woman who lives in Spain has trouble convincing anybody that a complete stranger has taken her dead brother's identity.

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Directors
Michael Anderson
Production companies
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Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ToddRichard ToddWilliams, alias Ward McKenzie Prescott Jr.
Anne BaxterAnne BaxterKimberley Prescott
Herbert LomHerbert LomPolice Commissar Vargas
Faith BrookFaith BrookElaine Whitman
Alan TilvernAlan TilvernCarlos
Alexander KnoxAlexander KnoxChandler Bridson
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Self - Epilogue (uncredited)
Thelma D'AguiarMaria

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