Walk a Tightrope
1963, English. Directed by Frank Nesbitt.
The Thin Line Between Disaster and Adventure
Meet Ellen Sheppard, an American living in Britain. Her English husband, Jason Sheppard, has been killed and she's under suspicion despite the appearance of a happy marriage. Jason's friend assists Ellen go over the facts to see if they can find the real killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank NesbittDirector
- Dan DuryeaCarl Lutcher
- Patricia OwensEllen Sheppard
- Terence CooperJason Sheppard
- Richard LeechDoug Randle
- Shirley CameronMaisie
- Trevor ReidInspector MacMitchell
- David BauerEd
- Elizabeth WallaceDoris
- Sheila RobinsLucy
- Tony ThawntonRestaurant Manager
- A. J. BrownMagistrate
- Neil McCallumCounsel
Details
- Released
- 26 August 1963
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mann Rubin
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How long is Walk a Tightrope?
Walk a Tightrope runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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Walk a Tightrope parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Walk a Tightrope is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Walk a Tightrope on?
Walk a Tightrope isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 1963. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Walk a Tightrope?
If you liked Walk a Tightrope, try The Naked City, Footsteps in the Fog, Plunder Road.
Who directed Walk a Tightrope?
Walk a Tightrope (1963) was directed by Frank Nesbitt and stars Dan Duryea, Patricia Owens, Terence Cooper.