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Alias John Preston

1955-12-14 · 71 min · ★ 5.8

Horror · Mystery

A mysterious young man settles in a rural English town and immediately starts making a good impression. Before long he has insinuated himself into local life, is married and is serving on the board of the local hospital. Everything seems to be going well for him until a newly appointed consultant psychiatrist shows up and starts asking some probing questions.

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Directors
David MacDonald
Production companies
Danziger Productions Ltd.
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Betta St. JohnBetta St. JohnSally Sandford
Alexander KnoxAlexander KnoxDr. Peter Walton
Christopher LeeChristopher LeeJohn Preston
Sandra DorneSandra DorneSylvia
Patrick HoltPatrick HoltSylvia's Husband
John StuartJohn StuartDr. Underwood
Bill FraserBill FraserJoe Newton
Peter GrantBob Newton
Betty Ann DaviesBetty Ann DaviesMrs. Sandford
John LongdenJohn LongdenRichard Sandford
Gabrielle GaySeamstress
Guido LorraineGuido LorraineHeadwaiter
Dinah Anne RogersPhyllis
Paul BeradiHospital Board Member (uncredited)
Ernest BlythHospital Board Member (uncredited)
Pat RyanPat RyanDancer Cutting In (uncredited)

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