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A Time to Kill

  • 1955
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
104
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A Time to Kill (1955)
Drama

In the grounds of a dark, deserted mansion, a blackmailer collects money from his victim. Meanwhile, Peter (John Horsley, THE FALL AND RISE OF REGINALD PERRIN), chemist and philanderer, real... Read allIn the grounds of a dark, deserted mansion, a blackmailer collects money from his victim. Meanwhile, Peter (John Horsley, THE FALL AND RISE OF REGINALD PERRIN), chemist and philanderer, realises that the drinks of himself and his mistress, Madeline, have been poisoned. He phones ... Read allIn the grounds of a dark, deserted mansion, a blackmailer collects money from his victim. Meanwhile, Peter (John Horsley, THE FALL AND RISE OF REGINALD PERRIN), chemist and philanderer, realises that the drinks of himself and his mistress, Madeline, have been poisoned. He phones Dr. Cole but Madeline dies. But when Mrs. Cole is brutally murdered and Peter is the chief... Read all

  • Director
    • Charles Saunders
  • Writer
    • Doreen Montgomery
  • Stars
    • Jack Watling
    • Rona Anderson
    • John Horsley
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    104
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Charles Saunders
    • Writer
      • Doreen Montgomery
    • Stars
      • Jack Watling
      • Rona Anderson
      • John Horsley
    • 8User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Jack Watling
    Jack Watling
    • Dennis Willows
    Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson
    • Sallie Harbord
    John Horsley
    John Horsley
    • Peter Hastings
    Russell Napier
    Russell Napier
    • Inspector Simmons
    Kenneth Kent
    Kenneth Kent
    • Dr. Cole
    • (as Keneth Kent)
    Mary Jones
    • Florence Cole
    Alastair Hunter
    Alastair Hunter
    • Sgt. Thorpe
    Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson
    • Miss Edinger
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Phineas Tilliard
    June Ashley
    • Madeline Tilliard
    Hélène Burls
    • Mrs. James
    • (as Helene Burls)
    Edward French
    • Bit Part
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Gilmore
    Peter Gilmore
    • Walk on part
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur Gross
    Arthur Gross
    • Bit Part
    • (uncredited)
    Pat Hagan
    • Police Officer at Inquest
    • (uncredited)
    Neil Hallett
    Neil Hallett
    • Police Constable Guarding Hastings' Home
    • (uncredited)
    Charles Hammond
    • Juror at Inquest
    • (uncredited)
    Humphrey Morton
    • Usher
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Charles Saunders
    • Writer
      • Doreen Montgomery
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    7/10

    Excellent cast of red herrings!

    A fast moving mini-movie (61 minutes) attempts to solve the mystery of the poisoned wife. So many suspects, so little time! But enough time to cram in a few great cameo performances from some British legends. Joan Hickson is especially delightful practicing her 'Miss Marple' character. It's all a bit silly, and the finale is ridiculous, but I enjoyed it, nonetheless.
    • khunkrumark
    • Feb 11, 2021
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    • Release date
      • November 1955 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Nettlefold Studios, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Fortress Film Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 5 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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