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The October Man

19471h 35mRoy Ward Baker
IMDb 7.0

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"The Great Star of "Great Expectations" at His Greatest!"

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.

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Film NoirMemory LossBritish Noir

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What is The October Man (1947) 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 stars in The October Man?

The October Man stars John Mills (Jim Ackland), Joan Greenwood (Jenny Carden), Edward Chapman (Mr. Peachy), Kay Walsh (Molly Newman), Joyce Carey (Mrs. Vinton). The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker.

How long is The October Man?

The October Man has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1947.

Is The October Man worth watching?

The October Man holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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