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Victim

1961-08-01 · 101 min · ★ 7.5

Drama · Crime · Thriller

A web of blackmail and murder attracts the attention of a barrister with a seemingly idyllic life, threatening to derail his career on the path of success.

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Directors
Basil Dearden
Production companies
Allied Film Makers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dirk BogardeDirk BogardeMelville Farr
Sylvia SymsSylvia SymsLaura Farr
Dennis PriceDennis PriceCalloway
Anthony NichollsAnthony NichollsLord Charles Fullbrook
Peter CopleyPeter CopleyPaul Mandrake
Norman BirdNorman BirdHarold Doe
Peter McEneryPeter McEneryJack Barrett
Donald ChurchillDonald ChurchillEddy Stone
Derren NesbittDerren NesbittSandy
John BarrieJohn BarrieInspector Harris
John CairneyJohn CairneyBridie
Alan MacNaughtanAlan MacNaughtanScott Hankin
Nigel StockNigel StockPhip
Frank PettittBarman (as Frank Pettit)
Mavis VilliersMavis VilliersMadge
Charles Lloyd PackCharles Lloyd PackHenry
Hilton EdwardsHilton EdwardsP.H.
Margaret DiamondMiss Benham
David EvansMickey
Noel HowlettNoel HowlettPatterson

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