The Case of the Frightened Lady (1983)
A woman tries to protect her family's name when one relative becomes a murderer.
Top billed cast
Virginia McKennaLady Lebanon Amersham
Warren ClarkeDetective Chief Superintendent Tanner
Tim WoodwardLord Willie Lebanon- William MaxwellSergeant Totty
Elizabeth GarvieAisla Crane- Matthew RobertonWarder
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