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Tall Headlines

1952-04-15 · 100 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

A family is torn apart when their eldest son is hanged for the murder of a young girl.

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Directors
Terence Young
Production companies
Raymond Stross Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael DenisonMichael DenisonPhilip Rackham
Mai ZetterlingMai ZetterlingDoris Rickardson
Jane HyltonJane HyltonFrankie Rackham
André MorellAndré MorellGeorge Rackham
Flora RobsonFlora RobsonMary Rackham
Dennis PriceDennis PriceMaurice Fletcher
Peter BurtonPeter BurtonGraham Moore
Barbara BlairBarbara BlairNancy Rickardson
Mervyn JohnsMervyn JohnsUncle Ted
Naunton WayneNaunton WaynePolice Inspector Saunders
Celia LiptonSandra, singer
Don PhillipsLonnie, piano player
Joan HicksonJoan HicksonThe Waitress
Hugh DempsterArresting Police Inspector
Michael WardMichael WardDr. J. Dobson, dentist
Olive SloaneMrs. Baker
Sidney JamesSidney JamesMr. Spencer, neighbor

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