Town on Trial
The Secrets and Scandals of a Whole Town Shocked Into the Open...As the Nylon-Stocking Killer Runs Amok!
Directed by John Guillermin
Produced by Marksman Productions
A mid-century British whodunit that uses a small-town murder to expose social hypocrisy and suspicion lurking beneath suburban respectability.
When an attractive young girl is murdered, suspicion falls on several members of the local tennis club. It falls to Police Inspector Halloran to sort out all the red herrings, and finally after a confrontation at the top of the local church spire, arrest the culprit. Another fascinating look at what life was like in Britain during the 50's.
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Questions people ask
Is Town on Trial scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does Town on Trial end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Town on Trial sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Town on Trial violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Town on Trial easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Town on Trial
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Town on Trial
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Town on Trial, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Town on Trial, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
