A woman is murdered, but she is seen in different ways by different people.
Cast overview: | |||
Jean Kent | ... | Agnes / Madame Astra / Parrot (voice) | |
Dirk Bogarde | ... | R.W. (Bob) Baker | |
John McCallum | ... | Michael Murray | |
Susan Shaw | ... | Catherine Taylor | |
Hermione Baddeley | ... | Mrs. Finch | |
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Charles Victor | ... | Albert Pollard |
Duncan Macrae | ... | Supt. Lodge | |
Lana Morris | ... | Lana Clark | |
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Joe Linnane | ... | Inspector Butler |
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Vida Hope | ... | Shirley Jones |
A woman is murdered, but she is seen in different ways by different people.
This film is a slightly below average detective movie which passes the time if you've nothing else to do. As with many similar black and white films of the era "The Woman in Question" offers an insight into post-war Britain, but it doesn't hold a candle to "Brighton Rock" which, like this film, also has a seaside setting.
The story takes a while to get started, but Jean Kent is excellent as the murder victim as described to the police by different witnesses. Hermione Baddeley also does well in a dull and overlong role as neighbour Mrs Finch, whose son discovers the murder. There is a small twist right near the end, but it is hardly much of a surprise and the film ending is abrupt and disappointing. 5/10