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Life for Ruth

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Life for Ruth

6.7

1h 33m

1962

Synopsis

John Harris finds himself ostracized and placed on trial for allowing his daughter Ruth to die. His religious beliefs forbade him to give consent for a blood transfusion that would have saved her life. Doctor Brown is determined to seek justice for what he sees as the needless death of a young girl.

Director

Basil Dearden

Trailer

Drama

Cast & Crew

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

as John Harris

Patrick McGoohan

Patrick McGoohan

as Dr Brown

Janet Munro

Janet Munro

as Pat Harris

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers

as Hart Jacobs

Malcolm Keen

Malcolm Keen

as Mr Harris Sr

Megs Jenkins

Megs Jenkins

as Mrs Gordon

Michael Bryant

Michael Bryant

as John's Counsel

Leslie Sands

Leslie Sands

as Clyde

Norman Wooland

Norman Wooland

as Counsel for the Crown

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