Overview
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in London, England and Devon
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Music
Music by William Alwyn
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Freddie Young
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Philip DunneWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- March 1, 1948
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Cast
Rex HarrisonMatt Denant
Peggy CumminsDora Winton
William HartnellInspector Harris
Norman WoolandMinister
Jill EsmondGrace Winton
Frederick PiperBrownie
Marjorie RhodesMrs. Pinkem
Betty Ann DaviesGirl in Park
Cyril CusackRodgers
John SlaterSalesman
Frank PettingellConstable Beames
Michael GoldenDetective Penter
Frederick LeisterJudge
Patrick TroughtonJim
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