| Web of Suspicion | |
|---|---|
 British theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Max Varnel |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | James Wilson |
Production company | Danziger Productions (UK) |
Release date | May 1959 (UK) |
Running time | 70 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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