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A Man Walks in the City (1950): Cast

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A Man Walks in the City is a 1950 drama directed by Marcello Pagliero, starring Robert Dalban as Laurent, Fréhel and Ginette Leclerc. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

A Man Walks in the City (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Man Walks in the City About?

The premise of A Man Walks in the City without spoilers.

In postwar 1949 Le Havre, dockworker Laurent loses his job and his marriage unravels as his wife Madeleine plans an affair with friend Jean Sauviot. When Laurent confronts Jean, he mistakenly kills an American sailor he thinks is Jean. Madeleine assumes Jean is responsible and hopes for a fresh start, while the police pursue a new truth.

A Man Walks in the City Themes & Keywords

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  • town
  • based on novel
Cast & crew

A Man Walks in the City Cast & Characters

Robert Dalban leads the cast as Laurent, with Fréhel as Buck's wife and Ginette Leclerc as Madeleine. Directed by Marcello Pagliero; 17 actors are credited in all.

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A Man Walks in the City FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A Man Walks in the City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Man Walks in the City?

A Man Walks in the City runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was A Man Walks in the City released?

A Man Walks in the City was released on March 22, 1950.

Who directed A Man Walks in the City?

A Man Walks in the City was directed by Marcello Pagliero.

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Who is in the cast of A Man Walks in the City?

A Man Walks in the City stars Robert Dalban as Laurent, Fréhel as Buck's wife and Ginette Leclerc as Madeleine, among 17 credited actors.

Does A Man Walks in the City have a post-credit scene?

No. A Man Walks in the City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Man Walks in the City in?

The original language of A Man Walks in the City is French.

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