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One mad raging moment behind the roadhouse...and a lifetime of regret!

The Family Secret (1951)

October 21, 19511h 25mEN
6.1

14 votes

Overview

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

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Production Companies

Santana Pictures Corporation

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CinemaSerf

5.0

"David" (John Derek) returns home one night to the home of his parents just before they receive the terrible news of the death of his best friend after what appears to be a drunken brawl. His lawyer father "Howard" (Lee J. Cobb) smells a bit of a rat and right from the get-go, we are aware of precisely what happened - and family loyalties are soon to be tested. These strains only worsen when an illegal bookie - already of interest to the police - is charged with murder and his wife asks Cobb to save him from the chair. Thus far, it's all fairly simple, neat and tidy but sadly the plot now take…

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