The Desperate People
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The Desperate People

7.0 / 10
1963
1 season
6 episodes
MysteryDrama

Famous photographer Larry Martin receives a visit from his brother Philip, on leave from military service in West Germany. Philip is trying to find the wife of a deceased friend and his search takes him to Dublin. Sometime later, Larry learns that Philip never went to Dublin, but instead has disappeared.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Part 1

    24-02-196325m

    Philip briefly returns to his brother Larry from the Army, with a story about needing to head to Ireland, but instead stays in a hotel, where tragedy awaits.

  • Ep 2

    2.Part 2

    03-03-196324m

    Larry is convinced his brother's death wasn't suicide, and, with another close death, takes matters into his own hands.

  • Ep 3

    3.Part 3

    10-03-196324m

    Larry is questioned by Hyde as his prints are found on the knife. Larry and Ruth visit a nightclub and find a familiar looking couple.

  • Ep 4

    4.Part 4

    17-03-196325m

    Larry talks with the couple in the strange photo, and discovers his brother was in possession of a vast sum of cash.

  • Ep 5

    5.Part 5

    24-03-196325m

    Larry must think on his feet to deal with an armed assailant, and also has to make a decision about a parcel intended for his brother.

  • Ep 6

    6.Part 6

    31-03-196325m

    Larry is placed in real danger, as efforts to get hold of the key he'd copied are stepped up.

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