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12 year old Gillie witnesses a Polish Sailor killing his girlfriend and manages to get hold of the gun. When the police question her about the gun, she concocts stories which only get her deeper into trouble. Written by
Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>
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MURDER...enacted before the eyes of a little girl. She alone has the proof the police are searching for.
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Trivia
Hayley Mills admitted to being utterly besotted with her handsome male co-star
Horst Buchholz, even though he was always putting her off her lines by goofing around behind the camera.
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Goofs
When Superintendent Graham is taking Gillie to the ship, the number plate of the following police car changes between scenes.
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Quotes
Korchinsky:
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Last lines]
Well, you've got your man.
Superintendent Graham:
Yes, I have and a very brave man.
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Soundtracks
"The Lord's My Shepherd"
(uncredited)
Lyrics by Francis Rous
Music by Jessie Seymour Irvine
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It's been a long time since I first saw this movie, but it's one that I'll likely never forget. Hayley Mills is truly a joy to watch. She portrays the many moods with ease and is deservedly one of the best-loved child stars. Horst Buchholz gives a very believable portrayal of a young man betrayed and bewildered by the action of his girlfriend and of his murdering her. Hayley as Gillie is the strong one in this movie. She is the one who hides him and protects him after getting the gun from him. She seems to relish her role. As others have said already the ending seems to be lacking true zest. I actually can't remember what happened. However, the rest of the movie, showing the wonderful interaction between Gillie and the sailor is more than worth the price of admission or the DVD.