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Midnight Movie: Bottom of the Bottle

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Joseph Cotten, Van Johnson, Ruth Roman, Jack Carson

A tense drama set in the wealthy ranching community of the American South-West. Joseph Cotten plays an attorney who has to choose between his drunken brother on the run from prison and his relationship with his neighbours.

(This Week's Films: page 9)

Contributors

Based on a story by:
Georges Simenon
Director:
Henry Hathaway
Patrick Martin:
Joseph Cotten
Donald Martin:
Van Johnson
Nora Martin:
Ruth Roman
Hal Breckinridge:
Jack Carson
Lil Breckinridge:
Margaret Hayes
Brand:
Bruce Bennett
Stanley Miller:
Brad Dexter
Ellen Miller:
Peggy Knudsen
George Cady:
Jim Davis
Hannah Cady:
Margaret Lindsay
Mildred:
Nancy Gates
Luis Romero:
null Gonzales-Gonzales
Source: Radio Times

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