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The Gaunt Stranger

7.319381h 15mNRMovieMysteryCrimeDrama

A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.

DirectorWalter Forde
WriterSidney Gilliat

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Cast · Directed by Walter Forde

PBPatrick Barr
Patrick Barr
Det. Insp. Alan Wembury
AKAlexander Knox
Alexander Knox
Dr Anthony Lomond
WLWilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
Maurice Meister
SHSonnie Hale
Sonnie Hale
Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett
LHLouise Henry
Louise Henry
Cora Ann Milton
JLJohn Longden
John Longden
Inspector Bliss
PRPatricia Roc
Patricia Roc
Mary Lenley
PC
Peter Croft
John Lenley
AHArthur Hambling
Arthur Hambling
Det. Sgt. Richards
GMGeorge Merritt
George Merritt
Police Station Sergeant
JTJohn Turnbull
John Turnbull
Prison Governor
CECharles Eaton
Charles Eaton
Col. Walford

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