A stevedore wrongly convicted of murdering Fred Smith after a dockside fight. After serving 15 years, he returns to London to uncover the truth, tracks down his ex-wife and Smith, and attempts to clear his name. When legal avenues fail, he fatally shoots Smith in front of a judge to expose the miscarriage of justice.
Peter supports the effort to reassess Tom's conviction.
Peter investigates Tom's case and firmly believes that Tom was the victim of a miscarriage of justice.
Their conflict drives the original conviction and the later revenge killing.
Tom fights Fred in a saloon bar after discovering Fred's affair with Tom's wife. Their confrontation continues onto the docks and ends with Fred falli...
Sullivan remains connected to Tom despite the long imprisonment and its consequences.
Sullivan is identified as Tom's close friend and tried unsuccessfully to change public opinion in Tom's favour during his incarceration.
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