Wrong Number
1959 · 58 min · ★ 6.0 · Crime, Drama
Because she dials the wrong number, an old lady hears information which enables the police to solve a robbery and murder.
Directed by Vernon Sewell · Written by James Eastwood
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Cast
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Peter Reynolds Angelo -
Lisa Gastoni Maria -
Paul Whitsun-Jones Cyril -
John Horsley Supt. Blake - O Olive Sloane Miss Crystal
- P Peter Elliott Dr. Pole
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Barry Keegan Max -
Harold Goodwin Bates - D David Davenport Sergeant Jones
- C Catharina Ferraz Mrs. Landi
- J John Grima Albin
- A Arthur Lovegrove Saunders
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