Mr. Denning Drives North
Synopsis
When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.
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John Mills
Tom Denning
Phyllis Calvert
Kay Denning
Eileen Moore
Liz Denning
Sam Wanamaker
Chick Eddowes
Herbert Lom
Mados
Raymond Huntley
Wright
Bernard Lee
Inspector Dodds
Russell Waters
Harry Stoper
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Woods
Freda Jackson
Ma Smith
Trader Faulkner
Ted Smith
Sheila Shand Gibbs
Matilda
Michael Shepley
Chairman of Court
Ronald Adam
Coroner
John Stuart
Wilson
Hugh Morton
Inspector Snell
David Davies
Chauffeur
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Miss Blade
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Kimmins
- Screenplay & Story
- Alec Coppel
- Original Title
- Mr. Denning Drives North
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Kimmins
Alec Coppel
John Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Kimmins
Director
Alec Coppel
Screenplay
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
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What is Mr. Denning Drives North about?
When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.
Who directed Mr. Denning Drives North?
Mr. Denning Drives North was directed by Anthony Kimmins.
Who stars in Mr. Denning Drives North?
The principal cast of Mr. Denning Drives North includes John Mills, Phyllis Calvert, Eileen Moore, Sam Wanamaker, Herbert Lom.
When was Mr. Denning Drives North released and how long is it?
Mr. Denning Drives North was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Mr. Denning Drives North based on a book or true story?
Mr. Denning Drives North is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alec Coppel".