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Odd Man Out (1947): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Odd Man Out (1947) movie poster

Odd Man Out is a 1947 drama thriller directed by Carol Reed, starring James Mason, William Hartnell and Cyril Cusack. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $65,759 worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best British Picture at the BAFTA 1949. Critics gave it 87 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$65.8K
award won
1
Metascore
87
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Odd Man Out (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Carol Reed
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Odd Man Out About?

The premise of Odd Man Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After serving twenty years in prison, James Burnell returns to Belfast seeking a fresh start and hoping to find peace. However, he finds himself entangled in the city's complex social dynamics and haunted by past grievances. As he tries to escape his former life, he becomes increasingly isolated and confronts the enduring consequences of his past actions, leading to a tragic confrontation.

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Cast & crew

Odd Man Out Cast

James Mason leads the cast, with William Hartnell and Cyril Cusack. Directed by Carol Reed; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Carol Reed

More films directed by Carol Reed, best-rated first: The Third Man, Oliver!, Mutiny on the Bounty and The Fallen Idol (re-release).

Full filmography
Ratings

Odd Man Out Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Odd Man Out 87 on Metacritic.

Plot

Odd Man Out Plot Summary

What happens in Odd Man Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Irish nationalist member Johnny McQueen has been in hiding for six months after escaping from prison, living with Kathleen Sullivan—who has developed feelings for him—and her grandmother. When he receives orders to rob a mill, his prolonged seclusion leads to doubts amongst his men regarding his capability. His loyal lieutenant Dennis offers to substitute for him in the heist, but Johnny firmly declines the offer.

Full summary

The whole story of Odd Man Out, scene by scene

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Box office

Odd Man Out Box Office

Odd Man Out grossed $65,759 worldwide.

1947 box office

Worldwide gross

$65.8K

International
$65.8K
Awards

Odd Man Out Awards & Nominations

Odd Man Out won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best British Picture at the BAFTA 1949.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Odd Man Out Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Odd Man Out.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Odd Man Out?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the protagonist in 'Odd Man Out'?

Cars

Cars in Odd Man Out

10 cars on screen, including the 1935 Hillman 20/70 and the 1942 Austin K6.

All 10 cars
  • 1935 Hillman 20/70 in Odd Man Out 1935 Hillman 20/70 Important role
  • 1942 Austin K6 in Odd Man Out 1942 Austin K6 Minor role
  • 1936 Humber Snipe Drophead Coupé in Odd Man Out 1936 Humber Snipe Drophead Coupé Minor role
  • 1936 Wolseley 14/56 in Odd Man Out 1936 Wolseley 14/56 Minor role
Details

Odd Man Out Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Condenado” and “Larga es la noche”.

Also known as
  • Condenado
  • Larga es la noche
  • Ausgestoßen
  • Ölümden Kuvvetli
  • Huit heures de sursis
  • 虎胆忠魂
  • Fuggiasco
  • איש המחתרת
  • Niepotrzebni mogą odejść
  • Выбывший из игры
  • Egy ember lemarad
  • Natten uden nåde
+6 more
  • 심야의 탈출
  • Απόκληρος της Κοινωνίας
  • Neljän tuulen talo
  • A Casa Cercada
  • En natt att leva
  • Llarga és la nit

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FAQ

Odd Man Out FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Odd Man Out, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Odd Man Out?

Odd Man Out runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Odd Man Out released?

Odd Man Out was released on April 23, 1947.

Who directed Odd Man Out?

Odd Man Out was directed by Carol Reed.

More films by Carol Reed

Who is in the cast of Odd Man Out?

Odd Man Out stars James Mason, William Hartnell and Cyril Cusack, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Odd Man Out make at the box office?

Odd Man Out grossed $65,759 worldwide.

How is Odd Man Out rated?

Odd Man Out has 87 on Metacritic and 73% on TMDB.

What awards did Odd Man Out win?

Odd Man Out won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Best British Picture at the BAFTA 1949.

Does Odd Man Out have a post-credit scene?

No. Odd Man Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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