Life for Ruth
Watch TrailerJohn 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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1962 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Basil Dearden |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (10 votes) |
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Director Basil Dearden constructs tension not with spectacle, but through sparse dialogue and a suffocating atmosphere of judgment. He explores the nature of fanaticism and responsibility, relying on the superb performances of Michael Craig and Patrick McGoohan.
What lingers after the credits is a stark, answerless ethical dissection. The film forces a confrontation with the limits of personal conviction and its human cost. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Basil Dearden
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Watch in quiet contemplation, prepared for a lean, idea-driven drama.
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