The Narrowing Circle
POLICE DRAGNET CLOSES IN ON A KILLER!
1956 · 66 min · ★ 5.8 · Crime, Thriller, Drama, Romance
A journalist is framed for the murder of a rival and has to prove his innocence, whatever the cost.
Directed by Charles Saunders · Written by Doreen Montgomery
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Paul Carpenter Dave Nelson -
Hazel Court Rosemary Speed -
Russell Napier Sir Henry Dimmock -
Ferdy Mayne Bill Strayte -
June Ashley Christy Freeman - P Paula Byrne Laura Martin
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Trevor Reid Inspector Crambo -
Basil Dignam George Pacey -
Ronnie Stevens Jimmy - A Alan Robinson Parker
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