Time Without Pity

David Graham, a recovering alcoholic, returns to England with only one day to save Alec from hanging for Jenny Cole's murder. He had missed the entire trial while in a Canadian sanatorium. Determined to salvage his son's life, he resolves to search for evidence of Alec's innocence despite his own shaky sobriety.

Graham attempts to reconnect with Alec, but the young man is distant and shows little affection. Alec believes there may be no reprieve and resents his father for past neglect. Their initial encounter sets a tense, emotionally charged tone.

With the help of Alec's steadfast solicitor, Graham launches a frantic investigation into Jenny Cole's murder. They scrutinize relationships around Jenny and look for overlooked motives. The clock is ticking as the Home Office awaits proof.

Graham visits Jenny Cole's sister to glean information from someone close to Jenny. The sister's anger hints at unresolved grievances and possible hidden motives. The visit broadens the scope of potential suspects.

The investigation leads Graham to Robert Stanford's home, where the girlfriend was killed. He probes Stanford's alibis and senses the extent of Stanford's wealth and influence. The encounter marks a shift from rumor to opportunity for a solid lead.

Graham weighs several suspects—Honor, Vickie Harker, and Brian—testing each against what he learns. He tries to map out who could have arranged the murder and who could have helped Alec. The process keeps him off balance as new clues emerge.

The Home Office is ready to receive proof of Alec's innocence, pushing Graham to extreme measures. He becomes more desperate as the deadline looms and his own sobriety wavers. The mounting pressure heightens the danger of missteps.

In a private room, Graham has a final meeting with Alec, with Honor present. Alec kisses Honor, awakening complex feelings and hinting at Jenny's past. They share a moment of confession and reconciliation.

Honor leaves to give father and son one last moment together, enabling the emotional exchange. The scene deepens the confessional atmosphere and ties up earlier tensions. It marks a turning point in both their relationships.

Graham goes to a pub with Stanford to gather more clues, but the evening ends with him getting very drunk. The night underscores the toll his pursuit has taken on his sobriety. It reveals the limits of moral compromise under pressure.

At Vickie Harker's home, Graham learns that Stanford's alibi of spending the night there was false. This crucial nugget narrows the suspects and moves the case forward. He records the new lead for the investigation.

Graham confronts Stanford at his race track where he test-drives a Mercedes 300SL. Stanford tries to buy Graham's silence with money and influence, but Graham resists. The confrontation intensifies the stakes in the hunt for the real killer.

Stanford asserts that anyone can be bought, offering Graham shares in his company in exchange for silence. The offer underscores Stanford's power, but it does not provide any evidence. Graham remains determined to expose the truth.

Desperate to save Alec, Graham stages the appearance of a second murder to implicate Stanford in the first killing. He sacrifices his own life to ensure justice and spare Alec's life. The ultimate act seals the dramatic escalation of the case.