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Between the Anvil and the Hammer
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Between the Anvil and the Hammer

1973-01-01 · 27 min · Not rated

Documentary · Crime

A 1973 documentary film from the Central Office of Information about the Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary.

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Directors
Richard Marquand
Production companies
COI
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Bruce BoaBruce BoaCommentator (voice)
Frank DuncanCommentator (voice)
James Haughton
Les Wardale

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