Richard attenborough portrays an innocent man on trial for his life in this compelling, sympathetic courtroom drama based on a true case. Directed by lance comfort an under appreciated british talent whose prolific career encompassed wartime biopic penn of pennsylvania and accomplished melodrama hatter's castle eight o'clock walk also features strong support from film noir heroine cathy o'donnell and character actor maurice denham. The film is presented here in a brand new transfer from original film elements in its as exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.taxi driver tom manning is wrongly accused of the murder of an eight year old girl on a london bombsite. Jill, his fiercely loyal young wife, wins the active sympathy of peter tanner, junior counsel for the defence. Against heavy odds, peter proves a barrister of great ability and resource... But can he save tom from the gallows?special features original theatrical trailer image gallery promotional material pdf running time 85 minutes region region 2 release date 4 nov. 2013