Burnt Evidence (1954): cast, story & where to watch

1954 · Film · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1954, Burnt Evidence is a crime and mystery film directed by Daniel Birt, running about 61 minutes.

What it’s about. Duncan Lamont plays Jane Hylton's jealous husband. In a confrontation, Lamont accidentally shoots Hylton's lover. Convinced that he's a murderer, he heads for the hills as a police hunt begins... Classic British thriller from the creator of Dixon Of Dock Green.

Who’s in it. Burnt Evidence stars Jane Hylton as Diana Taylor, Duncan Lamont as Jack Taylor, Donald Gray as Jimmy Thompson and Meredith Edwards as Bob Edwards, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Burnt Evidence has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burnt Evidence page.

If you liked it. Fans of Burnt Evidence tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Burnt Evidence (1954)?
In GB, Burnt Evidence is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Burnt Evidence worth watching?
Burnt Evidence holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Burnt Evidence?
Burnt Evidence stars Jane Hylton, Duncan Lamont, Donald Gray, Meredith Edwards and Cyril Smith.
When was Burnt Evidence released?
Burnt Evidence was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.