Penny and the Pownall Case

Jun 26, 1948

0h 47m

★ 5.7

A British thriller that takes place in the 1940s.

Overview

A glamour model helps Scotland Yard to catch a criminal gang.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Production Companies

Production Facilities

Highbury Productions

J. Arthur Rank Organisation

Penny and the Pownall Case Trailers

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Cast

Michael Carson

Ralph Michael

Penny Justin

Peggy Evans

Jonathan Blair

Christopher Lee

Molly James

Diana Dors

Policeman

Frederick Piper

Von Leicher

Olaf Pooley

Mrs. Hodgson

Ethel Coleridge

Reception Clerk

Sam Costa

Crawford

Dennis Vance

Henry Pownall

Shaun Noble

Fraser

John Lorrell

Slim, Police Car Driver

Philip Saville

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7.3

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6.4

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6.3

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6.4

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