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The Policeman and the Cook
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The Policeman and the Cook

1970-12-26 · 55 min · ★ 10.0

Mystery · Crime · TV Movie

Murder mystery in a boarding house based on a Wilkie Collins story.

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Alan Gibson
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Michael CrawfordMichael CrawfordConstable Gough
Felicity GibsonPriscilla Smith
Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesGwen Ffrangcon DaviesMiss Mybus
Reginald MarshReginald MarshInspector Pennycuick
William LucasWilliam LucasSergeant Gribble
Pauline DelaneyPauline DelaneyMrs. Crosscapel (as Pauline Delany)
John NormingtonJohn NormingtonMr. Cramber
Calum MillDr. Macleish
Pamela MoiseiwitschMrs. Jane Zebedee
Tim CurryTim CurryCrosscapel
Jill RichardsBetsy

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