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Who Was Maddox?
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Who Was Maddox?

1964-06-01 · 62 min · ★ 7.7

Crime

A publisher is nearly framed for murder, but he appears to have been goaded by the blackmailer who has also blackmailed the publisher's wife.

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Directors
Geoffrey Nethercott
Production companies
Merton Park Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bernard LeeBernard LeeSuperintendent Meredith
Jack WatlingJack WatlingJack Heath
Finlay CurrieFinlay CurrieAlex Campbell
Suzanne LloydSuzanne LloydDiane Heath
Richard GaleMaddox
James BreeJames BreeReynolds
Dora ReisserDora ReisserAnne Wilding
Ivor SalterIvor SalterMr. White
Christa BergmannGretta
Billy MiltonBilly MiltonChandler
Lawrence DavidsonWarburton
Dallas CavellPorter
Daphne GoddardMrs. Lever
Michael StaintonMichael StaintonSergeant Landis

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