Director: Basil Dearden
Language
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Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total
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Michael CraigJohn Harris -
Patrick McGoohanDr Brown
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Janet MunroPat Harris
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Paul RogersHart Jacobs
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Malcolm KeenMr Harris Sr
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Megs JenkinsMrs Gordon
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Michael BryantJohn's Counsel
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Leslie SandsClyde
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Norman WoolandCounsel for the Crown
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John BarrieMr Gordon
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Walter HuddJudge
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Michael AldridgeHarvard
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Basil DignamMapleton
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Frank FinlayTeddy's Father
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Maureen PryorTeddy's Mother
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| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| Length: | 1 h 33 min |
Description:
John Harris is isolated and accused of his daughter Ruth's death. His religious convictions prevented him from authorizing a life-saving blood transfusion. Dr. Brown is committed to pursuing justice for what he believes was the avoidable death of a young girl.
| Alternative title: | Life for Ruth |
| Release year: | 1962 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award1 nomination total |
| Director: | Basil Dearden |
| Type: | Movie |
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