

Behind the Headlines
1956, English. Directed by Charles Saunders.
Newspaper reporters compete with London police to solve a murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 July 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Allan MacKinnon
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What Behind the Headlines is based on
Behind the Headlines is adapted from a novel.
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How long is Behind the Headlines?
Behind the Headlines runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).
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Which OTT platform is Behind the Headlines on?
Behind the Headlines isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 1956. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Behind the Headlines?
If you liked Behind the Headlines, try Murder in Three Acts, Pitfall, Blackmail.
Who directed Behind the Headlines?
Behind the Headlines (1956) was directed by Charles Saunders and stars Paul Carpenter, Alfie Bass, Harry Fowler.
What is Behind the Headlines based on?
Behind the Headlines is adapted from a novel.