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The October Man
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The October Man

1947-08-28 · 95 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Thriller

Jim Ackland, who suffers from a head injury sustained in a bus crash, is the chief suspect in a murder hunt, when a girl that he has just met is found dead on the local common, and he has no alibi for the time she was killed.

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Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Production companies
Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

John MillsJohn MillsJim Ackland
Joan GreenwoodJoan GreenwoodJenny Carden
Edward ChapmanEdward ChapmanMr. Peachy
Kay WalshKay WalshMolly Newman
Joyce CareyJoyce CareyMrs. Vinton
Catherine LaceyCatherine LaceyMiss Selby
Adrianne AllenAdrianne AllenJoyce Carden
Felix AylmerFelix AylmerDr. Martin
Frederick PiperFrederick PiperDet. Insp. Godby
John BoxerDet. Sgt. Troth
Patrick HoltPatrick HoltHarry Carden
George BensonGeorge BensonMr. Pope
Jack MelfordJack MelfordWilcox
Esme BeringerMiss Heap
Ann WiltonMiss Parsons
James HayterJames HayterGarage Man
Frank LingBooking Office Clerk
Juliet MillsJuliet MillsChild
George WoodbridgeGeorge WoodbridgeGrey
Philip RayPhilip RayStebbins

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