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The Child and the Killer

  • 1959
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 5m
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The Child and the Killer (1959)
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On-the-run psychopathic escaped murderer Mather (Ryck Rydon) sweet-talks a very imaginative small boy Tommy (played by 11-year-old Richard Williams) into believing that if he quietly fetches... Read allOn-the-run psychopathic escaped murderer Mather (Ryck Rydon) sweet-talks a very imaginative small boy Tommy (played by 11-year-old Richard Williams) into believing that if he quietly fetches him a gun and food, Mather will give him a favorable introduction to outlaw Jesse James.On-the-run psychopathic escaped murderer Mather (Ryck Rydon) sweet-talks a very imaginative small boy Tommy (played by 11-year-old Richard Williams) into believing that if he quietly fetches him a gun and food, Mather will give him a favorable introduction to outlaw Jesse James.

  • Director
    • Max Varnel
  • Writers
    • Brian Clemens
    • Eldon Howard
  • Stars
    • Patricia Driscoll
    • Robert Arden
    • Richard Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.2/10
    29
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    • Director
      • Max Varnel
    • Writers
      • Brian Clemens
      • Eldon Howard
    • Stars
      • Patricia Driscoll
      • Robert Arden
      • Richard Williams
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  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Patricia Driscoll
    Patricia Driscoll
    • Peggy
    Robert Arden
    Robert Arden
    • Joe
    Richard Williams
    • Tommy
    Ryck Rydon
    • Mather
    Gordon Sterne
    • Sergeant
    John McLaren
    • Major Finch
    Garry Thorne
    • Cpl. Prior
    • (as Gary Thorne)
    Frank Ellement
    • Cpl. White
    Robert Raglan
    Robert Raglan
    • Inspector
    • Director
      • Max Varnel
    • Writers
      • Brian Clemens
      • Eldon Howard
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    • Release date
      • February 1959 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Man in the Shadows
    • Production company
      • Danziger Productions Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 5m(65 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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