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The Third Alibi

1961 · 68 min · Director: Montgomery Tully

The Third Alibi (1961) is a thriller, directed by Montgomery Tully. It stars Laurence Payne and Patricia Dainton. The 68-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What The Third Alibi Is About

A composer is stuck in a middle class marriage. The affair he is having with his wife’s half sister has resulted in a pregnancy. When his wife refuses him a divorce, he works out a plan for murder. The plan is flawless to his own mind, and that is precisely the trouble. The film builds its tension not through pursuit but through the cracks inside the plan itself. It comes out of British crime cinema of 1961. The sixty eight minutes are used for a single knot. Laurence Payne and Patricia Dainton take the leads, with Jane Griffiths also in the cast. Montgomery Tully’s British film was completed in 1961.

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What is The Third Alibi about?

A composer is stuck in a middle class marriage. The affair he is having with his wife’s half sister has resulted in a pregnancy.

Where can I watch The Third Alibi?

The Third Alibi is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Third Alibi?

The Third Alibi runs for 68 minutes (1h 8m).

When did The Third Alibi come out?

The Third Alibi was released in 1961.

Who directed The Third Alibi?

The Third Alibi was directed by Montgomery Tully.

Who stars in The Third Alibi?

The Third Alibi stars Laurence Payne, Patricia Dainton, Jane Griffiths, Edward Underdown.

What is The Third Alibi's rating?

The Third Alibi holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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