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Attempt to Kill
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Attempt to Kill

1961-08-01 · 59 min · Not rated

Crime

A wealthy business man fires one of his employees and becomes the victim of murder attempt. The fired man becomes the prime suspect, but it appears that he himself has been murdered.

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Directors
Royston Morley
Production companies
Merton Park Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Derek FarrDerek FarrDetective Inspector Minter
Tony WrightTony WrightGerry Hamilton
Richard PearsonRichard PearsonFrank Weyman
Freda JacksonFreda JacksonMrs. Weyman
Patricia MortElisabeth Gray
J.G. DevlinJ.G. DevlinElliott
Clifford EarlClifford EarlSgt. Bennett
Denis HolmesFraser
Alan JeayesGardener
Grace ArnoldGrace ArnoldHousekeeper
Trevor ReidTrevor ReidBank Manager
Frances BennettBarmaid

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