Wanted for Murder
Jun 17 1946
•2h 41m
•Crime, Drama
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
Cast
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Eric Portman
Victor James Colebrooke
Dulcie Gray
Anne Fielding
Derek Farr
Jack Williams
Roland Culver
Chief Inspector Conway
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