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In this powerful thriller, John Mills plays a lonely man who is recovering from a nervous breakdown. Through mysterious circumstances, he is suspected of a local murder and his past only confirms everyone’s suspicion of his guilt. His only hope is to prove his innocence himself. This superbly crafted movie benefits from a strong central performance by John Mills. The script, by Eric Ambler, could be a model for many of today’s thriller writers. This is a classic British mystery that absolutely bristles with suspense.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
305992
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Detective and mystery films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)