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One Way Out
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One Way Out

1955-09-01 · 61 min · ★ 7.0

Crime · Drama · Mystery

A tragedy played in standard cops and robbers costume. A policeman faced with deep moral choices finds that once he's set foot on the path of corruption he is trapped by an ever more complex web of lies and intrigue. A lifetime of personal honour is at stake and we wonder if redemption is possible.

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Directors
Francis Searle
Production companies
Major Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jill AdamsJill AdamsShirley Harcourt Piper
Eddie ByrneEddie ByrneSupt. John Harcourt
Lyndon BrookLyndon BrookLeslie Parrish
John ChandosJohn ChandosDanvers
Olive MilbourneMrs. Harcourt
Arthur LoweArthur LoweSam
Doris GilmoreMrs. Danvers
Anne ValeryCarol Martin
Nicholas TannerGas Station Attendant
John BushelleAssistant Commissioner
Sam KyddSam KyddGang Member (uncredited)
Ian WilsonIan WilsonMusic Shop Customer (uncredited)

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