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The Halfway House

1944 · 95 min · Director: Basil Dearden

The Halfway House (1944) is a mystery drama, directed by Basil Dearden. It stars Mervyn Johns and Glynis Johns. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What The Halfway House Is About

A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter. Why are all the newspapers a year old? And why doesn't Gwyneth seem to cast a shadow?

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What is The Halfway House about?

A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter.

Where can I watch The Halfway House?

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How long is The Halfway House?

The Halfway House runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did The Halfway House come out?

The Halfway House was released in 1944.

Who directed The Halfway House?

The Halfway House was directed by Basil Dearden.

Who stars in The Halfway House?

The Halfway House stars Mervyn Johns, Glynis Johns, Sally Ann Howes, Françoise Rosay.

What is The Halfway House's rating?

The Halfway House holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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