
The Gaunt Stranger
Mystery · Crime · Drama
Overview
A lawyer receives a note telling him that he'll be dead in 48 hours - and Scotland Yard must work fast to uncover the serial killer known as 'The Ringer'.
Top Cast


Patrick Barr
Patrick Barr
Det. Insp. Alan Wembury
Patrick Barr
Det. Insp. Alan Wembury


Alexander Knox
Alexander Knox
Dr Anthony Lomond
Alexander Knox
Dr Anthony Lomond


Wilfrid Lawson
Wilfrid Lawson
Maurice Meister
Wilfrid Lawson
Maurice Meister


Sonnie Hale
Sonnie Hale
Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett
Sonnie Hale
Samuel Cuthbert 'Sam' Hackett


Louise Henry
Louise Henry
Cora Ann Milton
Louise Henry
Cora Ann Milton


John Longden
John Longden
Inspector Bliss
John Longden
Inspector Bliss


Patricia Roc
Patricia Roc
Mary Lenley
Patricia Roc
Mary Lenley
Peter Croft
Peter Croft
John Lenley
Peter Croft
John Lenley


Arthur Hambling
Arthur Hambling
Det. Sgt. Richards
Arthur Hambling
Det. Sgt. Richards


George Merritt
George Merritt
Police Station Sergeant
George Merritt
Police Station Sergeant
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