The Large Rope (1953)
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.
Director: Wolf Rilla
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: December 1, 1953
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Ted Willis
- Julian Wintle (Story)
Music: Ronald Binge
Cinematography: Geoffrey Faithfull
Production: Victor Hanbury Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Wolf Rilla
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Large Rope stars Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, Robert Brown, Vanda Godsell, Peter Byrne, Richard Warner.
- How long is The Large Rope?
- The Large Rope has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is The Large Rope?
- The Large Rope is a Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was The Large Rope produced?
- The Large Rope was produced in United Kingdom.