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Crime thriller

The Man in the Road (1956): Cast

The Man in the Road (1956) movie poster

The Man in the Road is a 1956 crime thriller directed by Lance Comfort, starring Cyril Cusack as Dr. Kelly, Donald Wolfit and John Welsh. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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The Man in the Road (1956) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Lance Comfort
Genres
Crime , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man in the Road About?

The premise of The Man in the Road without spoilers.

Would his captive mind betray his secret? A brilliant scientist who has lost his memory is hunted by Communist agents out to obtain a secret formula.

The Man in the Road Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • communist
  • scientist
  • communist agent
  • woman fights a woman
  • suffering
  • secret agent
  • propaganda
  • memory
  • manipulation
  • foreign agent
  • deception
  • amnesia
+4 more
  • alcoholic
  • secret formula
  • espionage
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Man in the Road Cast & Characters

Cyril Cusack leads the cast as Dr. Kelly, with Donald Wolfit as Prof. Cattrell and John Welsh as George White - the Gamekeeper. Directed by Lance Comfort; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Man in the Road

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From the director

More from Lance Comfort

More films directed by Lance Comfort: Devils of Darkness, Be My Guest, Blind Corner and Live It Up!.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Man in the Road

13 cars on screen, including the 1947 Austin K2 Ambulance and the 1950 Humber Hawk Mk.III.

All 13 cars
  • 1947 Austin K2 Ambulance in The Man in the Road 1947 Austin K2 Ambulance Important role
  • 1950 Humber Hawk Mk.III in The Man in the Road 1950 Humber Hawk Mk.III Important role
  • 1935 Morris Ten-Four Special Coupé in The Man in the Road 1935 Morris Ten-Four Special Coupé Important role
  • 1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17 hp in The Man in the Road 1935 Armstrong Siddeley 17 hp Minor role

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FAQ

The Man in the Road FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Man in the Road?

The Man in the Road runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was The Man in the Road released?

The Man in the Road was released on March 1, 1956.

Who directed The Man in the Road?

The Man in the Road was directed by Lance Comfort.

More films by Lance Comfort

Who is in the cast of The Man in the Road?

The Man in the Road stars Cyril Cusack as Dr. Kelly, Donald Wolfit as Prof. Cattrell and John Welsh as George White - the Gamekeeper, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Man in the Road have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man in the Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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