Walk a Tightrope

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Overview

Meet Ellen Sheppard, an American living in Britain. Her English husband, Jason Sheppard, has been killed and she's under suspicion despite the appearance of a happy marriage. Jason's friend assists Ellen go over the facts to see if they can find the real killer.

Cast: Dan Duryea, Patricia Owens, Terence Cooper, Richard Leech, Shirley Cameron, more

Director: Frank Nesbitt

Genres: Drama, Crime

Cast

Dan Duryea

Carl Lutcher

Patricia Owens

Ellen Sheppard

Terence Cooper

Jason Sheppard

Richard Leech

Doug Randle

Shirley Cameron

Maisie

Trevor Reid

Inspector MacMitchell

David Bauer

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Elizabeth Wallace

Doris

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Sheila Robins

Lucy

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Tony Thawnton

Restaurant Manager

A. J. Brown

Magistrate

Neil McCallum

Counsel

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