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The Unguarded Moment
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The Unguarded Moment

1956-12-27 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A high-school music teacher is the victim of a student who writes indecent notes and assaults women.

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Directors
Harry Keller
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Esther WilliamsEsther WilliamsLois Conway
George NaderGeorge NaderHarry Graham
John SaxonJohn SaxonLeonard Bennett
Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsMr. Bennett
Les TremayneLes TremayneMr. Pendleton
Jack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonProf
Dani CrayneDani CrayneJosie Warren
John WilderJohn WilderSandy
Edward PlattEdward PlattAttorney Briggs
Eleanor AudleyEleanor AudleyPendleton's Secretary
Robert B. WilliamsRobert B. WilliamsDetective
Diane JergensDiane JergensJanet (uncredited)
Alan DexterAlan DexterReporter (uncredited)

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