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In the Steps of a Dead Man

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When a young soldier suddenly dies, his parents and his girlfriend are naturally shocked and upset by the news. Several months later a young man turns up at the parent's house claiming to be their dead son's best friend. They welcome him…

DirectorShaun O'Riordan
WritersLuanshya Greer·Brian Clemens
ProducerJohn Sichel

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Cast · Directed by Shaun O'Riordan

JNJohn Nolan
John Nolan
Marty Fuller
RVRichard Vernon
Richard Vernon
George Cornfield
DBDenise Buckley
Denise Buckley
Sheila Howes
FBFaith Brook
Faith Brook
Betty Cornfield
SASkye Aubrey
Skye Aubrey
Grace Worth
DA
Derek Anders
Sgt. O'Hara
CBChristopher Benjamin
Christopher Benjamin
Medical Officer
AR
Anne Robson
Mrs. Howes
JG
John Garvin
Mr. Howes
RM
Robert Marsh
Military Policeman

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In the Steps of a Dead Man hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 15, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.