That Woman Opposite
1957 · 85 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Drama
In a French coastal town, Det. Dermot Kinross is inspecting the murder of antiques dealer Maurice Lawes, and the evidence points to Lawes's son, Toby -- and especially to Toby's bride-to-be, Eve Atwood. Eve's ex-husband, Ned, had his eyes set on something Lawes possessed.
Directed by Compton Bennett · Written by Compton Bennett
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Phyllis Kirk Eve Atwood -
Dan O'Herlihy Dermot Kinross -
Wilfrid Hyde-White Sir Maurice Lawes -
Petula Clark Janice Lawes -
Jack Watling Toby Lawes -
William Franklyn Ned Atwood -
Margaret Withers Lady Helena Lawes -
Guido Lorraine Prefect Aristide Goron -
Jacques Cey Busson -
Andre Charisse Gaston - R Robert Raikes Bill Morris
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