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I Met a Murderer
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I Met a Murderer

1939-03-04 · 79 min · ★ 5.5

Thriller · Drama

An Englishwoman who writes novels meets a farmer who has just killed his nagging wife.

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Directors
Roy Kellino
Production companies
Gamma Films Ltd., Grand National
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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James MasonJames MasonMark Warrow
Sylvia ColeridgeMartha Warrow
William DevlinJay
Pamela MasonPamela MasonJo Trent
Peter CokePeter CokeA Horseman
Esma CannonEsma CannonA Hiker
Sheila MorganA Hiker
James HarcourtJames HarcourtHay Wagon Driver
SheppyThe Dog
John Brooking(uncredited)
Peter Popp(uncredited)

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