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Wanted for Murder
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Wanted for Murder

1946-06-17 · 101 min · ★ 6.4

Crime · Drama

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

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Eric PortmanEric PortmanVictor James Colebrooke
Dulcie GrayDulcie GrayAnne Fielding
Derek FarrDerek FarrJack Williams
Roland CulverRoland CulverChief Inspector Conway
Stanley HollowayStanley HollowaySergeant Sullivan
Barbara EverestBarbara EverestMrs Colebrooke
Bonar ColleanoBonar ColleanoCorporal Nick Mappolo
Jenny LairdJenny LairdJeannie McLaren
Kathleen HarrisonKathleen HarrisonFlorrie
Bill ShineBill ShineDetective Ellis
Viola LyelViola LyelMabel Cooper
John SalewJohn SalewDetective Walters
John RuddockGlover
Edna WoodMiss Kemp
George CarneyGeorge CarneyBoat Rental Agent
Mary MackenzieMary MackenzieGirl at Fair
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteGuide in Madame Tussaud's
Moira ListerMoira ListerMiss Willis
Gerhard KempinskiHead Waiter
Caven WatsonUnderground Attendant

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