Murder in Reverse

Murder in Reverse

1945 · 80 min · ★ 6.7 · Thriller, Drama

Tom Masterick, a dock worker, is wrongfully convicted of a murder charge. His death sentence is commuted to a long prison term. When released as an old man, he vows to find the real killer.

Directed by Montgomery Tully · Written by Montgomery Tully

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William Hartnell Tom Masterick
Jimmy Hanley Peter Rogers
Chili Bouchier Doris Masterick
Brefni O'Rorke Sullivan
John Slater Fred Smith
Dinah Sheridan Jill Masterick
Petula Clark Jill as a child
Kynaston Reeves Crossley King’s Council
John Salew Blake King’s Council
Edward Rigby Spike
K. Lung Sam Wung See
Maire O'Neill Mrs Moore

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