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The October Man (1947)

Movie ★ 6.2 95 min

Mystery Thriller

Jim Ackland, who suffers from a head injury sustained in a bus crash, is the chief suspect in a murder hunt, when a girl that he has just met is found dead on the local common, and he has no alibi for the time she was killed.

Roy Ward Baker Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 28, 1947
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0039676
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Cast

John Mills John Mills Jim Ackland Joan Greenwood Joan Greenwood Jenny Carden Edward Chapman Edward Chapman Mr. Peachy Kay Walsh Kay Walsh Molly Newman Joyce Carey Joyce Carey Mrs. Vinton Catherine Lacey Catherine Lacey Miss Selby Adrianne Allen Adrianne Allen Joyce Carden Felix Aylmer Felix Aylmer Dr. Martin Frederick Piper Frederick Piper Det. Insp. Godby John Boxer Det. Sgt. Troth Patrick Holt Patrick Holt Harry Carden George Benson George Benson Mr. Pope Jack Melford Jack Melford Wilcox Esme Beringer Miss Heap Ann Wilton Miss Parsons James Hayter James Hayter Garage Man Frank Ling Booking Office Clerk Juliet Mills Juliet Mills Child

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Frequently asked questions

What is The October Man about?
Jim Ackland, who suffers from a head injury sustained in a bus crash, is the chief suspect in a murder hunt, when a girl that he has just met is found dead on the local common, and he has no alibi for the time she was killed.
Who directed The October Man?
The October Man was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
Who stars in The October Man?
The October Man stars John Mills, Joan Greenwood, Edward Chapman, Kay Walsh.
When was The October Man released?
The October Man is a 1947 mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch The October Man?
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