Wanted for Murder

Jun 17, 1946

1h 41m

★ 6.3

Overview

The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Marcel Hellman Productions

Wanted for Murder Trailers

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Cast

Victor James Colebrooke

Eric Portman

Anne Fielding

Dulcie Gray

Jack Williams

Derek Farr

Chief Inspector Conway

Roland Culver

Sergeant Sullivan

Stanley Holloway

Mrs Colebrooke

Barbara Everest

Corporal Nick Mappolo

Bonar Colleano

Jeannie McLaren

Jenny Laird

Florrie

Kathleen Harrison

Detective Ellis

Bill Shine

Mabel Cooper

Viola Lyel

Detective Walters

John Salew

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