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The Desperate People (1963)

1963-02-24 · 25m · EN
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Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.

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Denis QuilleyDenis QuilleyLarry MartinHugh CrossHugh CrossDetective Inspector HydeRenny ListerRenny ListerRuth SandersPhilip GuardPhilip GuardPhilip MartinJune EllisJune EllisVanessa CurtisGarard GreenGarard GreenDouglas TalbotGerard HeinzGerard HeinzDr. Wolf LinderhofArtro MorrisArtro MorrisArthurBarry JacksonBarry JacksonAndy WilsonRosemary RogersRosemary RogersDoreenDavid WilliamDavid WilliamThomas QuayleShirley CainShirley CainClaire Seldon

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Genre affinityMystery · DramaNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference678335Actor preference283193 · 609150 · 259859

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Frequently asked questions about The Desperate People

What is The Desperate People about?

Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.

How long is The Desperate People?

The Desperate People has a runtime of 25 minutes.