The Limping Man

An American veteran returns to England after WWII to learn that his London lover has become involved with a dangerous spy ring and their search for a limping sniper.

Cast

Lloyd Bridges

as Frank Prior

Moira Lister

as Pauline French

Alan Wheatley

as Inspector Braddock

Leslie Phillips

as Detective Cameron

Hélène Cordet

as Helene Castle

Tom Gill

as Stage Manager

Bruce Beeby

as Kendall Brown

Rachel Roberts

as Barmaid

Marjory Hume

as Landlady

Jean Marsh

as Landlady's Daughter

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