Identity Unknown (1960 film)

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Identity Unknown
Directed byFrank Marshall
Written by Brian Clemens
Produced by Edward J. Danziger
Harry Lee Danziger
Cinematography James Wilson
Edited byLee Doig
Music by Tony Crombie
Release date
1960
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Identity Unknown is a 1960 British drama film directed by Frank Marshall and starring Richard Wyler, Pauline Yates and Patricia Plunkett. [1]

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Plot summary

Two reporters develop a relationship while investigating an aircraft accident.

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References

  1. "BFI | Film & TV Database | IDENTITY UNKNOWN (1960)". Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 6 May 2010.