Tom Masterick (played by William Hartnell) is a protagonist in Murder in Reverse?.
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 Rogers (played by Jimmy Hanley) appears in Murder in Reverse?.
A junior reporter in a relationship with Jill Masterick. He investigates Tom Masterick's case and firmly believes Masterick is a victim of a miscarriage of justice, supporting his pursuit of the truth. Fred Smith (played by John Slater) appears in Murder in Reverse?.
The man involved in an affair with Doris Masterick. After falling from a crane and being presumed dead, he survives and runs a public house. He initially agrees to help Tom clear his name for compensation but is ultimately shot by Tom. Sullivan (played by Brefni O'Rorke) appears in Murder in Reverse?.
A newspaper editor and Tom's close friend who adopted Tom's daughter, Jill. He attempted to sway public opinion during Tom's imprisonment and fears revealing the truth would harm Jill. He later comments on the film's central theme.
Murder in Reverse? (1945) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Tom Masterick
(played by William Hartnell) — protagonist
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 clea...
Peter Rogers
(played by Jimmy Hanley) — supporting
A junior reporter in a relationship with Jill Masterick. He investigates Tom Masterick's case and firmly believes Masterick is a victim of a miscarriage of justice, supporting his pursuit of the truth...
Fred Smith
(played by John Slater) — supporting
The man involved in an affair with Doris Masterick. After falling from a crane and being presumed dead, he survives and runs a public house. He initially agrees to help Tom clear his name for compensa...
Sullivan
(played by Brefni O'Rorke) — supporting
A newspaper editor and Tom's close friend who adopted Tom's daughter, Jill. He attempted to sway public opinion during Tom's imprisonment and fears revealing the truth would harm Jill. He later commen...
Key Relationships
Peter Rogers → Fred Smith
(Conflict Investigator & Target)
Peter Rogers → Sullivan
(Professional Journalistic Colleagues)
Tom Masterick → Peter Rogers
(Professional Investigative Partner)
Tom Masterick → Sullivan
(Social Close Friend)
Tom Masterick → Fred Smith
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A wrongfully imprisoned man seeks justice, only to engineer a legal paradox through a calculated killing.
Plot Progression
The Fatal Affair
Imprisonment & Release
The Search for Truth
The Deceptive Pact
Murder in Reverse
Directed by Montgomery Tully
Murder in Reverse? (1945) · 6.7/10 · drama, thriller
