Life for Ruth

Life for Ruth

Release date : September 6, 1962
Runtime : 1h 33m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Director : Basil Dearden /
Production companies : Allied Film Makers /
September 6, 1962 1h 33m United Kingdom Drama English More
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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.
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Michael Craig
John Harris
Janet Munro
Pat Harris
Paul Rogers
Hart Jacobs
Malcolm Keen
Mr Harris Sr
Megs Jenkins
Mrs Gordon
Michael Bryant
John's Counsel
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Counsel for the Crown
John Barrie
Mr Gordon
Basil Dignam
Mapleton
Frank Finlay
Teddy's Father
Maureen Pryor
Teddy's Mother
Kenneth J. Warren
Sergeant Finley
Ellen McIntosh
Duty Sister
John Welsh
Marshall

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  • title:Life for Ruth
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1962
  • Runtime:1h 33m
  • Genres: Drama ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Basil Dearden /
  • Writers: Janet Green · James McCormick ·
  • Production companies: Allied Film Makers ·
  • Overview: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.
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