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Bookmark this pagePersecution (1974)
Director: Don Chaffey
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From Time Out Film Guide
Routine attempt at a psychological thriller, given more weight than it deserves by a good performance from Ralph Bates as the pawn in his pathologically domineering mother's game. Lana Turner, as the rich American widow living in London and haunted by a richly murky past, labours to hold her head high and bear up despite the Grand Guignol all round her tipping into embarrassing silliness. Trevor Howard makes a fleeting guest appearance, and Chaffey's direction lapses into the tic of concealing the camera behind whatever comes to hand (leaves, a balustrade, fire...).Author: VG
Cast & crew
Director: Don Chaffey
Producer: Kevin Francis
Cast: Lana Turner, Ralph Bates, Olga Georges-Picot, Suzan Farmer, Mark Weavers, Patrick Allen, Ronald Howard, Trevor Howard full cast
Genre(s): Thrillers
Duration: 96 mins
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