Penny and the Pownall Case

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1948

47m

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

A fashion model outsmarts a gang of Nazis.

Terry Staunton

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Aug 17, 2024

2/5

Even the slightest tug on a thread unravels the story's weaknesses and inconsistencies, although the film does offer an interesting portrait of an immediately post-war Britain of austerity and food rationing.

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Feb 8, 2018

The comparatively unknown cast prove more than equal to the demands made upon them. Peggy Evans, as Penny, is a sparkling heroine, who not only looks extremely attractive but acts with naturalness and charm as well.

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Dec 27, 2015

Sir Christopher lee one of my favourite actors, he done a excellent performance in this film, its a big pity it was not on long enough.

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Slim Hand

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Ralph Michael

Michael Carson

Peggy Evans

Penny Justin

Christopher Lee

Jonathan Blair

Diana Dors

Molly James

Frederick Piper

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Synopsis

A fashion model outsmarts a gang of Nazis.

Director: Slim Hand
Producer: John Corfield, John Croydon
Screenwriter: W.E. Fairchild
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Runtime: 47m

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