The Silent Playground(1963)
Police hunt for mental hospital out patient Simon Lacey, who has been unwittingly handing out barbiturates to children as sweets.
Movie: The Silent Playground
Top 10 Billed Cast
Insp. Duffy
Mrs. Lacey
Simon Lacey
Alan
Dr. Green
Roger
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Overview
Police hunt for mental hospital out patient Simon Lacey, who has been unwittingly handing out barbiturates to children as sweets.
Release Date
1963-12-31
Average
4.7
Rating:
2.4 startsTagline
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Languages:
English
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