In the Steps of a Dead Man (1974): Cast
In the Steps of a Dead Man is a 1974 thriller directed by Shaun O’Riordan, starring Richard Vernon as George Cornfield, Faith Brook and Christopher Benjamin. It runs 1 hour 13 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 13m (73 min)
- Director
- Shaun O’Riordan
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Associated Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In the Steps of a Dead Man About?
The premise of In the Steps of a Dead Man without spoilers.
After a young soldier's sudden death leaves his parents and girlfriend grieving, a stranger arrives months later claiming to be the deceased's best friend. Welcomed into the home, he quickly wins over the family and the girlfriend, but they soon uncover disturbing clues suggesting he may have been involved in the soldier's death.
In the Steps of a Dead Man Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- deserter
- poison
- american tourist
- diary
- graveside service
- manhunt
- inventor
- secret room
- weeping woman
- birthday cake
- stolen watch
- girlfriend next door
+3 more Show fewer
- ambulance called
- sergeant
- death of son
In the Steps of a Dead Man Cast & Characters
Richard Vernon leads the cast as George Cornfield, with Faith Brook as Betty Cornfield and Christopher Benjamin as Medical Officer. Directed by Shaun O’Riordan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Shaun O’Riordan
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Richard Vernon as George Cornfield - Faith Brook as Betty Cornfield
- Christopher Benjamin as Medical Officer
- John Nolan as Marty Fuller
Also Starring in In the Steps of a Dead Man
· 6 more- Skye Aubrey Grace Worth
- Derek Anders Sgt. O'Hara
- Denise Buckley Sheila Howes
- Anne Robson Mrs. Howes
- John Garvin Mr. Howes
- Robert Marsh Military Policeman
More from Shaun O’Riordan
More films directed by Shaun O’Riordan: If It’s a Man – Hang Up!, Nurse Will Make It Better, Screamer and I’m the Girl He Wants to Kill.
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In the Steps of a Dead Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In the Steps of a Dead Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In the Steps of a Dead Man?
In the Steps of a Dead Man runs 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).
When was In the Steps of a Dead Man released?
In the Steps of a Dead Man was released on May 27, 1974.
Who directed In the Steps of a Dead Man?
In the Steps of a Dead Man was directed by Shaun O’Riordan.
More films by Shaun O’Riordan Who is in the cast of In the Steps of a Dead Man?
In the Steps of a Dead Man stars Richard Vernon as George Cornfield, Faith Brook as Betty Cornfield and Christopher Benjamin as Medical Officer, among 10 credited actors.
Does In the Steps of a Dead Man have a post-credit scene?
No. In the Steps of a Dead Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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