The Large Rope
Synopsis
After being framed for a murder he didn't commit, Tom Penney (Donald Houston) serves his time and returns to his rural English home to establish a quiet life. When another victim is found, however, Tom is blamed for the crime and flees rather than returnng to prison. Hoping to find the real killer -- or killers -- Tom investigates while keeping a low profile to elude his pursuers, and a vital clue leads him on the path to possible redemption.
Top Cast
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Donald Houston
Tom Penney
Susan Shaw
Susan Hamble
Robert Brown
Mick Jordan
Vanda Godsell
Amy Jordan
Peter Byrne
Jeff Stribling
Richard Warner
Inspector Harmer
Christine Finn
May
Thomas Heathcote
James Gore
Margaret Anderson
Katie Johnson
Grandmother
Leonard White
Carl Bernard
Alfred Hamble
Margot Bryant
Esma Cannon
Screaming Woman
Barbara Cavan
Hilda Fenemore
Pub Landlady
Douglas Herald
Simon Penney
Edward Judd
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolf Rilla
- Screenplay & Story
- Ted Willis, Julian Wintle
- Original Score
- Ronald Binge
- Original Title
- The Large Rope
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Victor Hanbury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolf Rilla
Ted Willis, Julian Wintle
Ronald Binge
Geoffrey Faithfull
Victor Hanbury
Department Leadership Roster
Wolf Rilla
Director
Ted Willis
Writer
Victor Hanbury
Producer
Ronald Binge
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Faithfull
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Large Rope
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What is The Large Rope about?
After being framed for a murder he didn't commit, Tom Penney (Donald Houston) serves his time and returns to his rural English home to establish a quiet life. When another victim is found, however, Tom is blamed for the crime and flees rather than returnng to prison. Hoping to find the real killer -- or killers -- Tom investigates while keeping a low profile to elude his pursuers, and a vital clue leads him on the path to possible redemption.
Who directed The Large Rope?
The Large Rope was directed by Wolf Rilla.
Who stars in The Large Rope?
The principal cast of The Large Rope includes Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, Robert Brown, Vanda Godsell, Peter Byrne.
When was The Large Rope released and how long is it?
The Large Rope was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Large Rope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Large Rope was composed by Ronald Binge.