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The Third Secret
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The Third Secret

1964-02-02 · 103 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Thriller · Drama

A prominent London psychologist seems to have taken his own life, causing stunned disbelief amongst his colleagues and patients. His teenage daughter refuses to believe it was suicide as this would go against all of the principles her father stood for, therefore she is convinced it was murder. She enlists the help of a former patient to try to get to the truth. However, the truth turns out to be both surprising and disturbing.

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Directors
Charles Crichton
Production companies
Hubris Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen BoydStephen BoydAlex Stedman
Jack HawkinsJack HawkinsSir Frederick Belline
Richard AttenboroughRichard AttenboroughAlfred Price-Gorham
Diane CilentoDiane CilentoAnne Tanner
Pamela FranklinPamela FranklinCatherine Whitset
Paul RogersPaul RogersDr Milton Gillen
Alan WebbAlan WebbAlden Hoving
Rachel KempsonRachel KempsonMildred Hoving
Peter SallisPeter SallisLawrence Jacks
Patience CollierPatience CollierMrs Belton
Freda JacksonFreda JacksonMrs Bales
Judi DenchJudi DenchMiss Ada Humphries
Peter CopleyPeter CopleyDr Leo Whitset
Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportLew Harding
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackDermot McHenry
Barbara HicksBarbara HicksPolice Secretary
Ronald Leigh-HuntRonald Leigh-HuntPolice Officer
Geoffrey AdamsFloor Manager
James MaxwellJames MaxwellMark
Gerald CaseMr Bickles

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