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    Town on Trial

    95'

    1957-01-22

    6.5

    The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!

    Mystery,Crime

    Overview:

    When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.

    DirectingJohn GuillerminWritingRobert Westerby

    Cast

    3

    Supt. Mike Halloran

    John Mills

    2

    Dr. John Fenner

    Charles Coburn

    1

    Elizabeth Fenner

    Barbara Bates

    1

    Mark Roper

    Derek Farr

    1

    Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)

    Alec McCowen

    1

    Mrs. Crowley

    Fay Compton

    1

    Charles Dixon

    Geoffrey Keen

    1

    Helen Dixon

    Margaretta Scott

    1

    Police Sgt. Rogers

    Meredith Edwards

    1

    Police Sgt. Beale

    Harry Locke

    1

    Dr. Reese

    Raymond Huntley

    1

    Leslie (Bandleader)

    Harry Fowler

    3

    Mary Roper

    Maureen Connell

    1

    Molly Stevens

    Magda Miller

    1

    Asst. Commissioner Beckett

    Newton Blick

    1

    David

    Oscar Quitak

    1

    Mrs. Gerrard

    Totti Truman Taylor

    1

    Club Committee Woman

    Grace Arnold

    1

    'Fiona' / Fiona Dixon

    Elizabeth Seal

    3

    Mrs Wilson (uncredited)

    Dandy Nichols

    1

    Paperboy (uncredited)

    David Bough

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Marksman Productions
    • Vote Count: 25
    • Popularity: 1.1763
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Town on Trial

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