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Blackmailed

1951-01-30 · 85 min · ★ 4.2

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A blackmailer is murdered, and those who witnessed the scene agree to keep quiet; the complication is that the scene is also witnessed by a young artist, a victim of blackmail as well. (BFI Website)

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Directors
Marc Allégret
Production companies
Harold Huth Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mai ZetterlingMai ZetterlingMrs. Carol Edwards
Fay ComptonFay ComptonMrs. Christopher
Dirk BogardeDirk BogardeStephen Mundy
Robert FlemyngRobert FlemyngDr. Giles Freeman
Michael GoughMichael GoughMaurice Edwards
James Robertson JusticeJames Robertson JusticeMr. Sine
Joan RiceJoan RiceAlma
Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteWilfrid Hyde-WhiteLord Dearsley
Cyril ChamberlainCyril ChamberlainPolice Constable
Harold HuthHarold HuthHugh Sainsbury
Nora GordonNora GordonSine's Housekeeper
Charles SaynorPolice Constable - Giles' Car
Derrick PenleyPatrick
Peter OwenChief Printer
Dennis BrianSub-Editor
Arthur HamblingArthur HamblingInspector Canin
Shirley WrightMary
Bruce SetonBruce SetonSupt. Crowe
Michael InghamCrowe's Assistant
Johnnie SchofieldJohnnie SchofieldMaurice's Taxi Driver

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