Man Detained
1961•59m•
★6.0(2 ratings)
Crime
Overview
A petty burglar sets a chain of events in motion when he steals some money that the owner doesn't want the authorities to know about.
Director
Robert TronsonWriters
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A petty burglar sets a chain of events in motion when he steals some money that the owner doesn't want the authorities to know about.
Thomas Maple
The film was directed by Robert Tronson.
The screenplay was written by Richard Harris.
Cinematography was handled by Bert Mason.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt1728163.
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Man Detained
Released
English
United Kingdom
