This is the kind of brisk, bright and thoroughly engaging comedy thriller that the British film industry has, sadly, forgotten how to make. But, then again, there are no more Alastair Sims to transform a passage of jovial banter into a moment of nail-biting suspense simply by slowing that melancholy Scottish accent and lowering those expressive oyster eyes. Gone, too, are such expert character actors as Leo Genn, whose ability to portray heroes and villains alike deepened the mystery in whodunnits such as this one, in which a patient is murdered on the operating table. Sidney Gilliat directs with a deliciously dark wit. |
Director: Sidney Gilliat
Cast List: Inspector Cockrill : Alastair Sim Nurse Linley : Sally Gray Dr Barney Barnes : Trevor Howard Nurse Esther Sanson : Rosamund John Mr Eden : Leo Genn Sister Marion Bates : Judy Campbell Nurse Woods : Megs Jenkins Joe Higgins : Moore Marriott Mr Purdy : Henry Edwards Dr White : Ronald Adam Sergeant Hendricks : George Woodbridge |