Murder in Reverse? (1945)
Tom Masterick, a dock worker, is wrongfully convicted of a murder charge. His death sentence is commuted to a long prison term. When released as an old man, he vows to find the real killer.
Top billed cast
William HartnellTom Masterick
Jimmy HanleyPeter Rogers
Chili BouchierDoris Masterick
Brefni O'RorkeSullivan
John SlaterFred Smith
Dinah SheridanJill Masterick
Petula ClarkJill as a child
Kynaston ReevesCrossley King’s Council
John SalewBlake King’s Council
Edward RigbySpike
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