Movie: The World Was His Jury

Top 10 Billed Cast

Edmond O'Brien
Edmond O'Brien

David Carson

Mona Freeman
Mona Freeman

Robin Carson

Karin Booth
Karin Booth

Polly Barrett

Robert McQueeney
Robert McQueeney

Captain Jeremy 'Jerry' Barrett

Paul Birch
Paul Birch

Martin Ranker

John Beradino
John Beradino

Tony Armand

Richard H. Cutting
Richard H. Cutting

District Attorney Paul Wendall (as Dick Cutting)

Harvey Stephens
Harvey Stephens

Judge Arthur Farrell

Carlos Romero
Carlos Romero

2nd Officer Johnson

Alex Gerry
Alex Gerry

Lt. Commander John Andes

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  • Overview

    A sea captain stands trial for manslaughter after 162 people are killed in a fire aboard his cruise ship. Director Fred F. Sears' 1958 drama stars Edmond O'Brien, Robert McQueeney, Paul Birch, Mona Freeman and Karin Booth.

  • Release Date

    1958-01-01

  • Average

    5.9

  • Rating:

    3.0 starts
  • Tagline

    Incredible frame-up explodes into a disaster at sea!

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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