The read
It runs a compact 1h 16m.
Synopsis
A famous mystery writer uses his own plot tricks to murder a blackmailer in this British thriller.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
6 audience votes
Key crew
- John GillingScreenplay
- John GillingDirector
Cast
- Hugh SinclairRobert Southley
- Dinah SheridanLinda
- John LaurieInspector MacDougall
- Barry MorseHarrison
- Dora BryanMaisie
- Michael BrennanFenton
- Beatrice VarleyLandlady
- Michael WardWigmaker
- Madoline ThomasMrs. Green
- Ernest ButcherMr. Fern
- Hal OsmondTaxi Driver
- Sidney VivianBarman
Stills
Themes
british noircrime writer