CrimeDramaMystery

Girl in the Headlines

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Called in to investigate the murder of a model, Chief Inspector Birkett and Sergeant Saunders soon discover that the victim had been leading somewhat of an immoral life.

Release Date : 1963-11-15

Language :EnglishItalian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : British Lion Films

Production Country : United Kingdom

Alternative Titles : The Model Murder Case

Cast

Ian Hendry

Character Name : Inspector Birkett

Original Name : Ian Hendry

Gender : Male

Ronald Fraser

Character Name : Sergeant Saunders

Original Name : Ronald Fraser

Gender : Male

Margaret Johnston

Character Name : Mrs. Edith Gray

Original Name : Margaret Johnston

Gender : Female

Natasha Parry

Character Name : Perlita Barker

Original Name : Natasha Parry

Gender : Female

Jeremy Brett

Character Name : Jordan Barker

Original Name : Jeremy Brett

Gender : Male

Kieron Moore

Character Name : Rodney Herter

Original Name : Kieron Moore

Gender : Male

Peter Arne

Character Name : Hammond Barker

Original Name : Peter Arne

Gender : Male

Jane Asher

Character Name : Lindy Birkett

Original Name : Jane Asher

Gender : Female

Rosalie Crutchley

Character Name : Maude Klein

Original Name : Rosalie Crutchley

Gender : Female

Robert Harris

Character Name : William Lamotte

Original Name : Robert Harris

Gender : Male

Duncan Macrae

Character Name : Barney

Original Name : Duncan Macrae

Gender : Male

Zena Walker

Character Name : Mildred Birkett

Original Name : Zena Walker

Gender : Female

James Villiers

Character Name : David Dane

Original Name : James Villiers

Gender : Male

Alan White

Character Name : Inspector Blackwell

Original Name : Alan White

Gender : Male

Martin Boddey

Character Name : Inspector

Original Name : Martin Boddey

Gender : Male

Marie Burke

Character Name : Madame Yvonne Lavalle

Original Name : Marie Burke

Gender : Female

Patrick Holt

Character Name : Walbrook

Original Name : Patrick Holt

Gender : Male

Griffith Davies

Character Name : Teddy Boy

Original Name : Griffith Davies

Gender : Male

Gabrielle Brune

Character Name : Lamotte's Secretary

Original Name : Gabrielle Brune

Gender : Female

Peter Elliott

Character Name : Waiter

Original Name : Peter Elliott

Gender : Male

Terence Brook

Character Name : Detective Sergeant Carter

Original Name : Terence Brook

Gender : Male

David Rendall

Character Name : PC Jackson

Original Name : David Rendall

Gender : Male

Doug Robinson

Character Name : Harrison

Original Name : Doug Robinson

Gender : Male

John Forbes-Robertson

Character Name : Porter

Original Name : John Forbes-Robertson

Gender : Male

Amanda Bowman

Character Name : Receptionist

Original Name : Amanda Bowman

Gender : Female

Neville Becker

Character Name : Steward

Original Name : Neville Becker

Gender : Male

Peter Forbes-Robertson

Character Name : Police Doctor

Original Name : Peter Forbes-Robertson

Gender : Male

Douglas Muir

Character Name : Finger Print Expert

Original Name : Douglas Muir

Gender : Male

Norman Chappell

Character Name : Police Photographer

Original Name : Norman Chappell

Gender : Male

Frank Hawkins

Character Name : Ballistics Expert

Original Name : Frank Hawkins

Gender : Male

Reviews

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dennyjt

@dennyjt

2023-02-23

After a young woman is found shot dead in her flat, the policemen investigating uncover her sordid life and no shortage of suspects. This routine beginning leads to a compelling thriller belying the low budget. The two cops are broght to life thanks to performances by Hendry and Fraser. The home life of Hendry consists of his supportive wife Walker and blossoming teen daughter Asher. They offer a welcome contrast to the murky world he works in. Fraser has a nagging but dutiful wife who worries about his health. The supporting cast is excellent, including Villiers as a snooty actor, Moore as a shifty casino manager and Brett as a fearful lover. The investigation encompasses illegal dope peddling, a faded opera singer and her devoted servant, and a secret homosexual club. There is a second murder by stabbing before a showdown on a boat and a shootout in a cemetery. There was made as a quick B picture but is a winner to the end.