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Key Witness

1960-10-06 · 82 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Crime · Thriller

An average Los Angeles citizen witnesses a gang murder when he stops to use a telephone. When he presents himself to the LAPD as the only person willing to identify the culprits, he opens himself up to a campaign of intimidation from the gang involved.

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Directors
Phil Karlson
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Avon Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeffrey HunterJeffrey HunterFred Morrow
Pat CrowleyPat CrowleyAnn Morrow
Dennis HopperDennis HopperWilliam "Cowby" Tomkins
Joby BakerJoby BakerMuggles
Susan HarrisonSusan HarrisonRuby
Johnny NashJohnny NashApple
Corey AllenCorey AllenMagician
Frank SilveraFrank SilveraDet. Rafael Torno
Bruce GordonBruce GordonArthur Robbins
Terry BurnhamTerry BurnhamGloria Morrow
Dennis HolmesPhil Morrow
Harry HinesHarry HinesBlind Man
James GavinJames GavinPoliceman

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