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The Man in the Road

The Man in the Road

Would his captive mind betray his secret?

1956•1h 23m•7.0/10
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7.0/10(4)

A brilliant scientist who has lost his memory is hunted by Communist agents out to obtain a secret formula.

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Production

Gibraltar Films Ltd.

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Derek Farr

Derek Farr

Ivan Mason / Dr. James Paxton

Ella Raines

Ella Raines

Rhona Ellison

Donald Wolfit

Donald Wolfit

Prof. Cattrell

Lisa Daniely

Lisa Daniely

Nurse Mitzi

Bruce Beeby

Dr. Manning

Russell Napier

Russell Napier

Scotland Yard Supt. Davidson

Cyril Cusack

Cyril Cusack

Dr. Kelly

Frederick Piper

Frederick Piper

Medwood Inspector Hayman

Karl Stepanek

Karl Stepanek

Dmitri Balinkev

Alfred Maron

Ambulance Driver

John Welsh

John Welsh

George White - the Gamekeeper

Olive Sloane

Mrs. Lemmin - the Landlady

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