A Time to Kill
Synopsis
A man and a woman are poisoned. The woman dies, but the man survives. The finger of blame begins to point at the man. A policeman and a newspaper journalist pursue the truth.
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Jack Watling
Dennis Willows
Rona Anderson
Sallie Harbord
John Horsley
Peter Hastings
Russell Napier
Inspector Simmons
Kenneth Kent
Dr. Julian Cole
Mary Jones
Florence Cole
Alastair Hunter
Sgt. Thorpe
Joan Hickson
Miss Edinger
John Le Mesurier
Phinneas Tilliard
June Ashley
Madeline Tilliard
Hélène Burls
Mrs. James
Charles Hammond
Juror at Inquest (uncredited)
Edward French
Bit Part (uncredited)
Peter Gilmore
Bit Part (uncredited)
Arthur Gross
Bit Part (uncredited)
Pat Hagan
Police Officer at Inquest (uncredited)
Neil Hallett
Police Constable Guarding Hastings' Home (uncredited)
Humphrey Morton
Usher (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Saunders
- Screenplay & Story
- Doreen Montgomery
- Original Score
- Frank Chacksfield
- Original Title
- A Time to Kill
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Fortress Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Saunders
Doreen Montgomery
Frank Chacksfield
James Wilson
Jack Slade
Clive Nicholas
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Saunders
Director
Doreen Montgomery
Writer
Jack Slade
Editor
James Wilson
Director of Photography
Clive Nicholas
Producer
Frank Chacksfield
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Time to Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Time to Kill about?
A man and a woman are poisoned. The woman dies, but the man survives. The finger of blame begins to point at the man. A policeman and a newspaper journalist pursue the truth.
Who directed A Time to Kill?
A Time to Kill was directed by Charles Saunders.
Who stars in A Time to Kill?
The principal cast of A Time to Kill includes Jack Watling, Rona Anderson, John Horsley, Russell Napier, Kenneth Kent.
When was A Time to Kill released and how long is it?
A Time to Kill was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for A Time to Kill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Time to Kill was composed by Frank Chacksfield.