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A Man Called Harry Brent
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A Man Called Harry Brent

1965-03-22 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0

Crime · Drama

A company director has been murdered by a perfect stranger. DI Alan Milton is put in charge of the case. He is the former fiancé of the victim's secretary. She is now about to marry a mysterious figure with a connection to the murder suspect.

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Creators
Francis Durbridge
Production companies
BBC
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United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Edward BrayshawEdward BrayshawHarry Brent
Gerald HarperGerald HarperDI Alan Milton
Jennifer DanielJennifer DanielCarol Vyner
Bernard BrownEric Vyner
Peter DucrowDS Roy Philips

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