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Release Year1962
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, TV Movie
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DirectorPeter Dews
WritersDavid Lytton
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Cruel Necessity
About The Cruel Necessity
A story of choices leading to redemption or further from it, set against a backdrop of human nature and societal constraints.
Directed by Peter Dews, The Cruel Necessity leans on a strong ensemble — Patrick Wymark, David William, Robin Wentworth — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1962.
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