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The End of the Line
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The End of the Line

1957-12-01 · 63 min · ★ 6.2

Crime · Drama

The wife of a night club owner frames an American writer for his murder.

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Directors
Charles Saunders
Production companies
Fortress Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alan BaxterAlan BaxterMike Selby
Barbara ShelleyBarbara ShelleyLiliane Crawford
Ferdy MayneFerdy MayneEdwards
Jennifer JayneJennifer JayneAnne Bruce
Arthur GomezJohn Crawford
Jack MelfordJack MelfordInspector Gates
Geoffrey HibbertGeoffrey HibbertMax Perrin
Charles ClayHenry Bruce
Marianne BraunsSally
Sheldon AllanBarman
Harry TowbHarry TowbVince
Barbara CochranCynthia
Maxwell FosterPolice Doctor
Colin RixDetective Parker
Stella BonheurStella BonheurMrs. Edwards
Charles CameronPublican
John AdamsPolice Constable (uncredited)
Jimmy ChartersMan in Windsor Lad Pub (uncredited)
Ernest FennemoreGolden Bowl Club Patron (uncredited)
Rex GarnerGolden Bowl Club Waiter (uncredited)

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