A Story to Frighten the Children
1976 · 85 min · ★ 10.0 · Crime, Drama, TV Movie
The story of a brutal crime in a high-rise estate; a girl walking home at night is raped and murdered, and the attitude of some is not always sympathetic.
Directed by Herbert Wise · Written by John Hopkins
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- J Jon Laurimore Detective Superintendent Langton
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Geoffrey Palmer Det. Chief Insp. Harris -
Susan Littler Carol McLain -
Jane Hylton Madelaine McLain -
Andy Bradford Larry Summers -
Geoffrey Hinsliff Barry Raskin
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