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3 Steps to the Gallows

3 Steps to the Gallows

1953•1h 21m•6.3/10
CrimeDrama

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6.3/10(9)

A U.S. sailor docks in London and in three days tries to save his brother from the gallows.

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Production

Tempean Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Scott Brady

Scott Brady

Gregor Stevens

Mary Castle

Mary Castle

Yvonne Durante

Gabrielle Brune

Gabrielle Brune

Lorna Dreyhurst

Ferdy Mayne

Ferdy Mayne

Mario Satargo

Michael Balfour

Michael Balfour

Carter, boxing fan

Colin Tapley

Colin Tapley

Arnold Winslow

John Blythe

John Blythe

Dave Leary

Ballard Berkeley

Ballard Berkeley

Insp. Haley

Julian Somers

Julian Somers

John Durante

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