Town on Trial
The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
1957 · 1h 35m · Approved
Crime, Mystery
Directed by
John Guillermin
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Town on Trial
Overview
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Director and cast
- John Guillermin Director
- John Mills as Supt. Mike Halloran
- Charles Coburn as Dr. John Fenner
- Barbara Bates as Elizabeth Fenner
- Derek Farr as Mark Roper
- Alec McCowen as Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
- Fay Compton as Mrs. Crowley
- Geoffrey Keen as Charles Dixon
- Margaretta Scott as Helen Dixon
- Meredith Edwards as Police Sgt. Rogers
- Harry Locke as Police Sgt. Beale
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