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The Green Cockatoo
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The Green Cockatoo

1937-12-01 · 65 min · ★ 5.9

Crime · Drama

A young girl is travelling to London to find work. Arriving at the station, she meets a man who has been stabbed by a member of a gang of crooks involved with greyhound racing. She becomes a suspect, but flees the scene in order to deliver a message to the dead man's brother. She is protected from the police by a night club entertainer, who she learns is the man she is seeking.

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Directors
William Cameron Menzies
Production companies
New World Pictures (GB)
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John MillsJohn MillsJim Connor
Rène RayRène RayEileen
Charles OliverCharles OliverTerrell, gang boss
Bruce SetonBruce SetonMadison, tall henchman
Julian VedeySteve, short henchman
Robert NewtonRobert NewtonDave Connor
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesThe Detective Inspector
Frank AtkinsonFrank AtkinsonProtheroe, the butler
Tyrell DavisTyrell DavisCharlie, the Bartender
William DewhurstWilliam DewhurstTrain Passenger
Alf GoddardJake
Clifford HeatherleyClifford Heatherley
David HorneDavid Horne
Edward Lexy
Aileen MarsonAileen MarsonHotel Majestic Maid
Orlando MartinsOrlando Martins
Bill ShineBill Shine
Harry TerryHarry Terry
Jack VyvyanPC Pat Johnson
Martin WalkerMartin Walker

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