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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

19586.01h 37mNR

Overview

American scientist Dr. Frank Smith is brought to Britain to help the C.I.A. There is a defecting East block scientist they want him to debrief. The commies are less than amused and set Dr. Smith up for a murder.

Directed by Herbert Wilcox
Written by Stanley Jackson, Edgar Lustgarten
Produced by Herbert Wilcox
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Top Cast

Anna Neagle

Anna Neagle

Mary Randall, Q.C.

Anthony Quayle

Anthony Quayle

Dr. Frank Smith

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Eve Trent

Katherine Kath

Katherine Kath

Yvonne Delbeau

Dora Bryan

Dora Bryan

Telephonist

Patrick Allen

Patrick Allen

Jim Kennedy

Hugh McDermott

Hugh McDermott

Bernie

Leonard Sachs

Leonard Sachs

Professor Horvard

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Edward Lexy

Hobbs

John Paul

John Paul

John Castle

Themes & Keywords

british noir

About The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk is a crime, drama film released in 1958 exploring themes of british noir. Directed by Herbert Wilcox, it stars Anna Neagle, Anthony Quayle, Zsa Zsa Gabor. American scientist Dr. Frank Smith is brought to Britain to help the C.I.A. There is a defecting East block scientist they want him to debrief. The commies are less than amused and set Dr. Smith up for a murder.

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