

Wanted for Murder
1946-06-17 · 101 min · ★ 6.4
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
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- Directors
- Lawrence Huntington
- Production companies
- Marcel Hellman Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Eric PortmanVictor James Colebrooke
Dulcie GrayAnne Fielding
Derek FarrJack Williams
Roland CulverChief Inspector Conway
Stanley HollowaySergeant Sullivan
Barbara EverestMrs Colebrooke
Bonar ColleanoCorporal Nick Mappolo
Jenny LairdJeannie McLaren
Kathleen HarrisonFlorrie
Bill ShineDetective Ellis
Viola LyelMabel Cooper
John SalewDetective Walters
George CarneyBoat Rental Agent
Mary MackenzieGirl at Fair
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteGuide in Madame Tussaud's
Moira ListerMiss WillisTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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