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Nightbeat

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After the war is over, two army pals take opposite paths in civvy street. One becomes a petty criminal, the other becomes a policeman.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1947-12-22

Runtime: 91 mins

Director: Harold Huth

Writer: Guy Morgan

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Nightbeat

Production Companies: Harold Huth Productions, British Lion Film Corporation

Production Countries: United Kingdom

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