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Web of Evidence

Original title: Beyond This Place
  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
365
YOUR RATING
Van Johnson and Vera Miles in Web of Evidence (1959)
WhodunnitCrimeMysteryThriller

A British-American returns to Britain after 20 years to discover that his father has been jailed since WW2 for a murder that took place in murky circumstances.A British-American returns to Britain after 20 years to discover that his father has been jailed since WW2 for a murder that took place in murky circumstances.A British-American returns to Britain after 20 years to discover that his father has been jailed since WW2 for a murder that took place in murky circumstances.

  • Director
    • Jack Cardiff
  • Writers
    • Ken Taylor
    • Kenneth Hyde
    • A.J. Cronin
  • Stars
    • Van Johnson
    • Vera Miles
    • Emlyn Williams
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    365
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jack Cardiff
    • Writers
      • Ken Taylor
      • Kenneth Hyde
      • A.J. Cronin
    • Stars
      • Van Johnson
      • Vera Miles
      • Emlyn Williams
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast43

    Van Johnson
    Van Johnson
    • Paul Mathry
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Lena Anderson
    Emlyn Williams
    Emlyn Williams
    • Enoch Oswald
    Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee
    • Patrick Mathry
    Jean Kent
    Jean Kent
    • Louise Burt
    Moultrie Kelsall
    Moultrie Kelsall
    • Chief Inspector Dale
    Leo McKern
    Leo McKern
    • McEvoy
    Ralph Truman
    Ralph Truman
    • Sir Matthew Sprott
    Geoffrey Keen
    Geoffrey Keen
    • Prison Governor
    Jameson Clark
    Jameson Clark
    • Swann
    Rosalie Crutchley
    Rosalie Crutchley
    • Ella Mathry
    Oliver Johnston
    Oliver Johnston
    • Prusty
    Joyce Heron
    Joyce Heron
    • Lady Catherine Sprott
    Anthony Newlands
    Anthony Newlands
    • Robert Dunn
    Vincent Winter
    Vincent Winter
    • Paul Mathry, Aged 6
    Henry Oscar
    Henry Oscar
    • Alderman Sharpe
    John Glyn-Jones
    • Magistrate
    Hope Jackman
    • Mrs. Hanley
    • Director
      • Jack Cardiff
    • Writers
      • Ken Taylor
      • Kenneth Hyde
      • A.J. Cronin
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews14

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The character Van Johnson plays is supposed to be in his mid-20s, but Johnson was 43 when the film appeared.
    • Quotes
      • Swann: As soon as he stood up in that court, I knew he meant to hang your father. The words flowed out of his mouth, and cast a spell upon the court. I tell you he was masterly - the jury hung on his every word. He's got a knighthood now.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 18, 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beyond This Place
    • Filming locations
      • Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Georgefield Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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