Town on Trial

Town on Trial

The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!

NR 1957 · 95 min · ★ 6.5 · Mystery, Crime

When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.

Directed by John Guillermin · Written by Robert Westerby

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John Mills Supt. Mike Halloran
Charles Coburn Dr. John Fenner
Barbara Bates Elizabeth Fenner
Derek Farr Mark Roper
Alec McCowen Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
Fay Compton Mrs. Crowley
Geoffrey Keen Charles Dixon
Margaretta Scott Helen Dixon
Meredith Edwards Police Sgt. Rogers
Harry Locke Police Sgt. Beale
Raymond Huntley Dr. Reese
Harry Fowler Leslie (Bandleader)

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