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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956): Cast

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) movie poster

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is a 1956 drama directed by Nunnally Johnson, starring Gregory Peck as Tom Rath, Jennifer Jones and Portland Mason. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes.

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 33m (153 min)
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit About?

The premise of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit without spoilers.

Haunted by WWII memories, suburban husband Tom Rath recalls a wartime romance with Italian villager Maria that produced an unknown son. Pressured by his dissatisfied wife for a better salary, he takes a PR job with TV executive Ralph Hopkins. Caught in ruthless office politics, Tom must choose between career ambition and his family.

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • legacy
  • 1940s
  • children
  • work
  • servant
  • integrity
  • vocational obsession
  • marriage
  • depression
  • work ethic
  • office politics
  • infidelity
+20 more
  • inheritance
  • elopement
  • u.s. soldier
  • world war two
  • family relationships
  • 1950s
  • veteran
  • adultery
  • married men are as sexless as incels
  • men going their own way
  • mgtow men going their own way
  • housewives are leeches on their husbands
  • housewife leech
  • leech queen
  • male slavery
  • male marriage slavery
  • male wage slavery
  • blackpill
  • male depression
  • redpill
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Cast & crew

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Cast & Characters

Gregory Peck leads the cast as Tom Rath, with Jennifer Jones as Betsy Rath and Portland Mason as Janey Rath. Directed by Nunnally Johnson; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

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From the director

More from Nunnally Johnson

More films directed by Nunnally Johnson, best-rated first: The Three Faces of Eve, The Angel Wore Red, The Man Who Understood Women and Oh, Men! Oh, Women!.

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit.

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)
Cars

Cars in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

16 cars on screen, including the 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe and the 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75.

All 16 cars
  • 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit 1950 Ford Custom De Luxe Main role
  • 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit 1954 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1955 Ford F-Series in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit 1955 Ford F-Series Minor role
  • Willys MB 'Jeep' in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Willys MB 'Jeep' Minor role
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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “El hombre del traje gris” and “一袭灰衣万缕情”.

Also known as
  • El hombre del traje gris
  • 一袭灰衣万缕情
  • L'uomo dal vestito grigio
  • A szürke öltönyös férfi
  • L'Homme au Complet Gris
  • Der Mann im grauen Flanell
  • Vyras pilku flaneliniu kostiumu
  • 회색 양복을 입은 사나이
  • Мъжът в сивия костюм
  • O Homem do Terno Cinzento
  • Człowiek w szarym garniturze
  • Muž v šedém flanelovém obleku
+1 more
  • Mannen i grå kostymen

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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).

When was The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit released?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was released on April 12, 1956.

Who directed The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit was directed by Nunnally Johnson.

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Who is in the cast of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit stars Gregory Peck as Tom Rath, Jennifer Jones as Betsy Rath and Portland Mason as Janey Rath, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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