
Yield to the Night(1956)
Locked in her cell, a murderer reflects on the events that have led her to death row.


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.

Anna Neagle
Mary Randall, Q.C.

Anthony Quayle
Dr. Frank Smith

Zsa Zsa Gabor
Eve Trent

Katherine Kath
Yvonne Delbeau

Dora Bryan
Telephonist

Patrick Allen
Jim Kennedy

Hugh McDermott
Bernie

Leonard Sachs
Professor Horvard
Edward Lexy
Hobbs

John Paul
John Castle
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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