Murder in Reverse
Synopsis
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 Cast
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William Hartnell
Tom Masterick
Jimmy Hanley
Peter Rogers
Chili Bouchier
Doris Masterick
Brefni O'Rorke
Sullivan
John Slater
Fred Smith
Dinah Sheridan
Jill Masterick
Petula Clark
Jill as a child
Kynaston Reeves
Crossley King’s Council
John Salew
Blake King’s Council
Edward Rigby
Spike
K. Lung
Sam Wung See
Maire O'Neill
Mrs Moore
Ethel Coleridge
Mrs Green
Ellis Irving
Detective Sergeant Howell
Aubrey Mallalieu
Judge
Johnny Catcher
American Soldier
Sonny Miller
American Soldier
May Norton
Mrs Peterson
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Montgomery Tully
- Original Score
- Hans May
- Original Title
- Murder in Reverse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- British National Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Montgomery Tully
Hans May
Ernest Palmer
Douglas Myers
Louis H. Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Montgomery Tully
Writer
Hans May
Original Music Composer
Douglas Myers
Editor
Montgomery Tully
Director
Louis H. Jackson
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murder in Reverse
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murder in Reverse about?
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.
Who directed Murder in Reverse?
Murder in Reverse was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in Murder in Reverse?
The principal cast of Murder in Reverse includes William Hartnell, Jimmy Hanley, Chili Bouchier, Brefni O'Rorke, John Slater.
When was Murder in Reverse released and how long is it?
Murder in Reverse was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Murder in Reverse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Murder in Reverse was composed by Hans May.