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The Model Murder Case

Original title: Girl in the Headlines
  • 1963
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
358
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The Model Murder Case (1963)
CrimeDramaMystery

When a beautiful girl is murdered, Inspector Birkett finds that she had some famous friends who don't want publicity.When a beautiful girl is murdered, Inspector Birkett finds that she had some famous friends who don't want publicity.When a beautiful girl is murdered, Inspector Birkett finds that she had some famous friends who don't want publicity.

  • Director
    • Michael Truman
  • Writers
    • Laurence Payne
    • Vivienne Knight
    • Patrick Campbell
  • Stars
    • Ian Hendry
    • Ronald Fraser
    • Margaret Johnston
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    358
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Truman
    • Writers
      • Laurence Payne
      • Vivienne Knight
      • Patrick Campbell
    • Stars
      • Ian Hendry
      • Ronald Fraser
      • Margaret Johnston
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry
    • Inspector Birkett
    Ronald Fraser
    Ronald Fraser
    • Sergeant Saunders
    Margaret Johnston
    Margaret Johnston
    • Mrs. Gray
    Natasha Parry
    Natasha Parry
    • Perlita Barker
    Jeremy Brett
    Jeremy Brett
    • Jordan Barker
    Kieron Moore
    Kieron Moore
    • Herter
    Peter Arne
    Peter Arne
    • Hammond Barker
    Jane Asher
    Jane Asher
    • Lindy Birkett
    Rosalie Crutchley
    Rosalie Crutchley
    • Maude Klein
    Robert Harris
    Robert Harris
    • William Lamotte
    Duncan Macrae
    Duncan Macrae
    • Barney
    Zena Walker
    Zena Walker
    • Mildred Birkett
    James Villiers
    James Villiers
    • David Dane
    Alan White
    • Inspector Blackwell
    Martin Boddey
    Martin Boddey
    • Superintendent
    Marie Burke
    Marie Burke
    • Madame Lavalle
    Patrick Holt
    Patrick Holt
    • Walbrook
    Griffith Davies
    • Teddy Boy
    • Director
      • Michael Truman
    • Writers
      • Laurence Payne
      • Vivienne Knight
      • Patrick Campbell
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    • Trivia
      Based on the novel 'The Nose On My Face' by actor Laurence Payne.
    • Goofs
      When Birkett & Saunders are driving to Rotherhithe to visit Jordan Barker, Birkett is driving. But when they park, Birkett gets out of the passenger side & Saunders gets out of the drivers side.
    • Quotes

      PC Jackson: [outside looking for clues] We found this... ..

      Inspector Birkett: What is it ?

      PC Jackson: One of those new ball point pens.

      [passing it to Birkett]

      Inspector Birkett: Not many of these around, we'll see if we can get prints off it.

    • Soundtracks
      Casta Diva
      From the opera "Norma" by Vincenzo Bellini
      Sung by Elizabeth Vaughan

    User reviews19

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    8/10

    Superb british noir

    Unfortunately, missed the first half hour due to misguided decision to see first half of Watford v Brentford. (It won't happen again !) Wonderful and riveting film from the golden age of British noir - this must have been one of the first films Hendry did post Avengers. Portrayal of style and seediness very reminiscent of Raymond Chandler. Beautifully understated acting from Hendry - I wonder if Steve McQueen or Peter Yates saw this ? Would give extra star but for slightly annoying Jane Asher as needy middle class daughter !
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    • Dec 15, 2020
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    • Release date
      • August 28, 1964 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Alibi des Todes
    • Filming locations
      • River Thames, England, UK(river and docks)
    • Production companies
      • British Lion Film Corporation
      • Viewfinder Films Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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