Rx Murder

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Rx Murder
Rx Murder poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Derek Twist
Screenplay byJohn W. Gossage
Derek Twist
Based onThe Deeds of Dr. Deadcert
by Joan Fleming
Produced byJohn W. Gossage
Starring Rick Jason
Lisa Gastoni
Marius Goring
Sandu Scott
Mary Merrall
Vida Hope
Cinematography Arthur Grant
Edited by Desmond Saunders
Music by John Wooldridge
Production
company
Templar Film Studios
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release dates
  • February 18, 1958 (1958-02-18)(United Kingdom)
  • July 23, 1958 (1958-07-23)(United States)
Running time
85 minutes
CountriesUnited States
United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

Rx Murder is a 1958 American crime film directed by Derek Twist and written by John W. Gossage and Derek Twist. It is based on the 1955 novel The Deeds of Dr. Deadcert by Joan Fleming. The film stars Rick Jason, Lisa Gastoni, Marius Goring, Sandu Scott, Mary Merrall and Vida Hope. It was released on February 18, 1958 by 20th Century Fox. [1] [2] [3]

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