Life for Ruth
1962 · Movie · 93 min. · United Kingdom
When John Harris's daughter is badly injured in an boating accident, the hospital tells him that she will need an urgent blood transfusion. Due to his religious beliefs Harris refuses permission, and the child dies. When the inquest clears Harris of all blame, the doctor in charge of the case tries to get the police to press manslaughter charges against Harris.
Direction Basil Dearden
Cast Michael Craig · Patrick McGoohan · Janet Munro · Paul Rogers · Malcolm Keen · Megs Jenkins · Michael Bryant · Leslie Sands · Norman Wooland · John Barrie · Walter Hudd · Michael Aldridge · Basil Dignam · Maureen Pryor · Kenneth J. Warren
Soundtrack William Alwyn
Screenplay Janet Green · James McCormick
Cinematography Otto Heller
Original title Life for Ruth
Also known as Condemned to Life · Walk in the Shadow
7.2
103 votes (FilmAffinity)
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