Town on Trial
“The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!”
Synopsis
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
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Town on Trial (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-27
Top Cast
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John Mills
Supt. Mike Halloran
Charles Coburn
Dr. John Fenner
Barbara Bates
Elizabeth Fenner
Derek Farr
Mark Roper
Alec McCowen
Peter Crowley (as Alec Mc Cowen)
Fay Compton
Mrs. Crowley
Geoffrey Keen
Charles Dixon
Margaretta Scott
Helen Dixon
Meredith Edwards
Police Sgt. Rogers
Harry Locke
Police Sgt. Beale
Raymond Huntley
Dr. Reese
Harry Fowler
Leslie (Bandleader)
Maureen Connell
Mary Roper
Magda Miller
Molly Stevens
Newton Blick
Asst. Commissioner Beckett
Oscar Quitak
David
Totti Truman Taylor
Mrs. Gerrard
Grace Arnold
Club Committee Woman
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Westerby, Ken Hughes
- Original Score
- Tristram Cary
- Original Title
- Town on Trial
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Marksman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
Robert Westerby, Ken Hughes
Tristram Cary
Basil Emmott
Max Benedict
Maxwell Setton
Department Leadership Roster
John Guillermin
Director
Robert Westerby
Writer
Ken Hughes
Writer
Maxwell Setton
Producer
Tristram Cary
Original Music Composer
Basil Emmott
Director of Photography
Max Benedict
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Town on Trial
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What is Town on Trial about?
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
Who directed Town on Trial?
Town on Trial was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in Town on Trial?
The principal cast of Town on Trial includes John Mills, Charles Coburn, Barbara Bates, Derek Farr, Alec McCowen.
When was Town on Trial released and how long is it?
Town on Trial was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Town on Trial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Town on Trial was composed by Tristram Cary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Town on Trial?
Town on Trial holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).