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Mystery Junction

A crime writer is called into action when his train journey is punctuated by a piercing scream and a missing murder suspect.

Fantasy 1951 64 mins

Director: Michael McCarthy

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Overview

Crime writer Larry Gordon’s peaceful train journey is disturbed by a piercing scream. When it’s discovered the guard has been mugged and a murder suspect is one of the passengers, Gordon finds himself experiencing a serious case of life imitating art.

Written and directed by the unheralded Ealing graduate Michael McCarthy, Mystery Junction is a brisk and enjoyable b-picture that offers commendable creativity for its low budget. TV veteran and regular supporting veteran Sydney Tafler also makes for an engaging lead as the sleuthing novelist.

Director

Michael McCarthy

Featuring

Sydney Tafler , Barbara Murray and Patricia Owens

Genres

Fantasy and Thriller

Certificate

mild violence

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Accessibility

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