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Across the Bridge
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Across the Bridge

1957-08-20 · 103 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · Thriller · Crime

In Mexico, a financier on the run poses as a man he just murdered, only to find out that the man was also a murderer.

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Directors
Ken Annakin
Production companies
The Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rod SteigerRod SteigerCarl Schaffner
David KnightDavid KnightJohnny
Marla LandiMarla LandiMary
Noel WillmanNoel WillmanChief of Police
Bernard LeeBernard LeeChief Inspector Hadden
Eric PohlmannEric PohlmannPolice Sergeant
Alan GiffordAlan GiffordCooper
Ingeborg von KusserowIngeborg von KusserowMrs. Scarff
Bill NagyBill NagyPaul Scarff
Faith BrookFaith BrookKay
Marianne DeemingAnna
Noel DraytonNoel DraytonReporter
Jack CarterDetective in Schaffner's Office
Stanley MaxtedStanley MaxtedMilton
Jack LesterSam
Betty CooperBetty CooperMiss Hilton
Jon FarrellStationmaster
Mark BakerMark BakerBaggage Man
John HaywardReporter
Ryck RydonReporter

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