Cast
Eric Portman
as Victor James Colebrooke
Dulcie Gray
as Anne Fielding
Derek Farr
as Jack Williams
Roland Culver
as Chief Inspector Conway
Stanley Holloway
as Sergeant Sullivan
Barbara Everest
as Mrs Colebrooke
Bonar Colleano
as Corporal Nick Mappolo
Jenny Laird
as Jeannie McLaren
Kathleen Harrison
as Florrie
Bill Shine
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1946
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes33
DirectorLawrence Huntington
WritersEmeric Pressburger, Rodney Ackland
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsWanted for Murder
About Wanted for Murder
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
Directed by Lawrence Huntington, Wanted for Murder leans on a strong ensemble — Eric Portman, Dulcie Gray, Derek Farr — 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 crime titles of 1946.
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