Wanted for Murder
Synopsis
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
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Wanted for Murder (1946)
Type: Clip • Published 2008-02-26
Top Cast
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Eric Portman
Victor James Colebrooke
Dulcie Gray
Anne Fielding
Derek Farr
Jack Williams
Roland Culver
Chief Inspector Conway
Stanley Holloway
Sergeant Sullivan
Barbara Everest
Mrs Colebrooke
Bonar Colleano
Corporal Nick Mappolo
Jenny Laird
Jeannie McLaren
Kathleen Harrison
Florrie
Bill Shine
Detective Ellis
Viola Lyel
Mabel Cooper
John Salew
Detective Walters
John Ruddock
Glover
Edna Wood
Miss Kemp
George Carney
Boat Rental Agent
Mary Mackenzie
Girl at Fair
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Guide in Madame Tussaud's
Moira Lister
Miss Willis
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Huntington
- Screenplay & Story
- Emeric Pressburger, Rodney Ackland
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- Wanted for Murder
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Marcel Hellman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Huntington
Emeric Pressburger, Rodney Ackland, Terence de Marney, Percy Robinson
Mischa Spoliansky
Mutz Greenbaum
Edward B. Jarvis
Marcel Hellman
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Huntington
Director
Marcel Hellman
Producer
Edward B. Jarvis
Editor
Mutz Greenbaum
Director of Photography
Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Mischa Spoliansky
Original Music Composer
Anna Duse
Costume Design
Rodney Ackland
Screenplay
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 Wanted for Murder
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What is Wanted for Murder about?
The son of a notorious hangman is gradually becoming insane and he finds himself unable to resist the urge to strangle women to death.
Who directed Wanted for Murder?
Wanted for Murder was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
Who stars in Wanted for Murder?
The principal cast of Wanted for Murder includes Eric Portman, Dulcie Gray, Derek Farr, Roland Culver, Stanley Holloway.
When was Wanted for Murder released and how long is it?
Wanted for Murder was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Wanted for Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wanted for Murder was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wanted for Murder?
Wanted for Murder holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).