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Chain of Evidence
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Chain of Evidence

1957-01-06 · 64 min · ★ 4.9

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A police lieutenant fights to prove a boy's innocence after he's accused of murder. The fourth of five Ben Schwab productions that starred Bill Elliott as a detective lieutenant in the L.A. Sheriff's department.

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Directors
Paul Landres
Production companies
Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bill ElliottBill ElliottAndy Doyle
Jimmy LydonJimmy LydonSteve Nordstrom (as James Lydon)
Claudia BarrettClaudia BarrettHarriet Owens
Tina CarverTina CarverClaire Ramsey
Ross ElliottRoss ElliottBob Bradfield
Don HaggertyDon HaggertyDet. Sgt. Mike Duncan
Dabbs GreerDabbs GreerDr. Ainsley - Psychiatrist
Timothy CareyTimothy CareyCarl Fowler
Meg RandallMeg RandallPolly Gunther
John BleiferJohn BleiferJake Habermann
John CloseLead State Trooper

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