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Life for Ruth (1962) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1962 · 93 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Basil Dearden
- Starring
- Michael Aldridge, Frank Finlay, Janet Munro, John Welsh, Patrick McGoohan, Frank Gatliff
John Harris is shunned by his community and brought to court after his daughter Ruth dies because he refused permission for a life‑saving blood transfusion, citing his religious convictions. The tragedy fuels Doctor Brown’s quest for accountability, as he pursues what he believes to be an unjust, preventable death.
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