

Across the Bridge
1957-08-20 · 103 min · ★ 6.7
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 SteigerCarl Schaffner
David KnightJohnny
Marla LandiMary
Noel WillmanChief of Police
Bernard LeeChief Inspector Hadden
Eric PohlmannPolice Sergeant
Alan GiffordCooper
Ingeborg von KusserowMrs. Scarff
Bill NagyPaul Scarff
Faith BrookKay
Noel DraytonReporter
Stanley MaxtedMilton
Betty CooperMiss Hilton
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