Man Afraid (1957): Cast
Man Afraid is a 1957 crime thriller directed by Harry Keller, starring George Nader as Reverend David Collins, Phyllis Thaxter and Tim Hovey. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man Afraid About?
The premise of Man Afraid without spoilers.
A gripping suspense thriller that keeps the pulse racing. Preacher George Nader, after killing a teenage burglar, struggles to protect his wife (Phyllis Thaxter) and son (Tim Hovey) as the burglar’s vengeful father launches a relentless quest for revenge. Tension mounts with each confrontation.
Man Afraid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- b movie
- poverty row
- priest
- child
- lie
- coincidence
- married couple with a child
- telephone
- police station
- tv set on news
- church bazaar
- snow globe
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- cigarette butt
- bandaged eye
- saying grace
- burglar killed
- tree swing
- foot chase
- trip and fall
- man crying
- water rescue
- dried frog
- church service
- newspaper headline
- announcement
- toy fire truck
- sermon
- newscast
- mob of reporters
- running on a beach
- break in
- boys choir
- tabby cat
- lighting a fire
- pony
- climbing in a window
- clergyman
- winking
- temporary blindness
- biting finger
- hunting knife
- climbing over a picket fence
- music box
- dilapidated river boat
- smoke
- children playing
- bare chested boy
- film begins during credits
- children's boxing match
- death of son
Man Afraid Cast & Characters
George Nader leads the cast as Reverend David Collins, with Phyllis Thaxter as Lisa Collins and Tim Hovey as Michael Collins. Directed by Harry Keller; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Harry Keller
- George Nader as Reverend David Collins
- Phyllis Thaxter as Lisa Collins
- Tim Hovey as Michael Collins
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William Henry as Reporter (uncredited)
Also Starring in Man Afraid
· 25 more- Shep Houghton Bit Role (uncredited)
- Troy Donahue Reporter (uncredited)
- Eduard Franz Carl Simmons
- William Meader News Photographer (uncredited)
- Ralph Montgomery Policeman (uncredited)
- Martin Milner Shep Hamilton
- Harold J. Stone Lieutenant Marlin
- House Peters Jr. Detective (uncredited)
- Regis Parton Bit Role (uncredited)
- Bob Herron Frankie Simmons - Burglar (uncredited)
- Jess Kirkpatrick Ring Announcer (uncredited)
- Mabel Albertson Maggie
- John Damler Reporter (uncredited)
- Tom Nolan Ronnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)
- Aline Towne Mrs. Wilber Fletcher (uncredited)
- Reta Shaw Nurse Willis
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- Judson Pratt Wilbur Fletcher
- Rickie Sorensen Danny (uncredited)
- Alan Reynolds Bit Role (uncredited)
- Scotty Morrow Boy (uncredited)
- Rod Williams Plainclothesman (uncredited)
- Mason Curry Bit Role (uncredited)
- Terry Rangno Bucky Solano (uncredited)
- Paul Engle Boy in Taylor Shop (uncredited)
- Vance Meadows Boy (uncredited)
Man Afraid Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sotto la minaccia” and “Человек боится”.
- Also known as
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- Sotto la minaccia
- Человек боится
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Man Afraid FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man Afraid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man Afraid?
Man Afraid runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Man Afraid released?
Man Afraid was released on April 4, 1957.
Who directed Man Afraid?
Man Afraid was directed by Harry Keller.
More films by Harry Keller Who is in the cast of Man Afraid?
Man Afraid stars George Nader as Reverend David Collins, Phyllis Thaxter as Lisa Collins and Tim Hovey as Michael Collins, among 29 credited actors.
Does Man Afraid have a post-credit scene?
No. Man Afraid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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