The Rasp

1932 0h 44m EN

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9.0

MASTERPIECE

★9.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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When cabinet minister John Hoode is murdered at his country house, his secretary, Alan Deacon, is the prime suspect and is arrested. Reporter Anthony Gethryn determines to unmask the real murderer.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Claude Horton
Anthony Gethryn
Phyllis Loring
Lucia Masterson
C.M. Hallard
Sir Arthur Coates
James Raglan
Alan Deacon
Thomas Weguelin
Inspector Boyd
Carol Coombe
Dora Masterson
Leonard Brett
Jimmy Masterson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Powell
Writers: Philip MacDonald, Joseph Jefferson Farjeon, Michael Powell
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 44-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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94 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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CAST

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Claude Horton and Phyllis Loring and C.M. Hallard carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0023372 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Powell directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 44-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
294 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Claude Horton and Phyllis Loring and C.M. Hallard carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt0023372 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.