Deadly Nightshade (1953)
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Directors
John Gilling
Cast
Emrys Jones, Zena Marshall, John Horsely, Joan Hickson
The story
Robert Matthews is mistakenly arrested by police who believe he is escaped convict Barlow, whom he resembles. After Matthews' release, Barlow hatches a plot to kidnap Matthews and assume his identity. When he approaches Matthews he resists and Matthews is killed.
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Crime, crime film, drama film, film noir
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