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The Man with Bogart’s Face (1980): Cast

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The Man with Bogart’s Face is a 1980 comedy thriller directed by Robert Day, starring Robert Sacchi as Sam Marlow, Franco Nero and Herbert Lom. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Man with Bogart’s Face (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Robert Day
Genres
Thriller , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man with Bogart’s Face About?

The premise of The Man with Bogart’s Face without spoilers.

A witty homage to 1940s Humphrey Bogart noir, the film follows an obsessive fan who surgically reshapes his face to match Bogart’s iconic look. Assuming the name Sam Marlow, he launches a private‑eye agency, plunging into a fresh mystery that lampoons classic detective conventions with tongue‑in‑cheek humor.

The Man with Bogart’s Face Themes & Keywords

· 36 tags
  • private detective
  • secretary
  • reference to humphrey bogart
  • los angeles california
  • 1970s
  • hollywood hills
  • plastic surgery
  • humphrey bogart impersonator
  • reference to sam spade
  • reference to philip marlowe
  • trenchcoat
  • detective hat
+24 more
  • murder
  • missing person
  • criminal case
  • los angeles police department
  • car chase
  • shootout
  • dead body
  • firearm
  • whiskey bottle
  • treasure hunt
  • clue
  • millionaire
  • nazi war criminal
  • gem
  • sapphire
  • boat
  • yacht
  • catalina island california
  • shark
  • obscene photograph
  • blackmail
  • detective
  • belly dancer
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Man with Bogart’s Face Cast & Characters

Robert Sacchi leads the cast as Sam Marlow, with Franco Nero as Hakim and Herbert Lom as Mr. Zebra. Directed by Robert Day; 24 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Man with Bogart’s Face

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From the director

More from Robert Day

More films directed by Robert Day: Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor, Higher Ground, The Quick and the Dead and Diary of a Perfect Murder.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Man with Bogart’s Face

51 cars on screen, including the Clénet Series I and the 1940 Plymouth De Luxe.

All 51 cars
  • Clénet Series I in The Man with Bogart’s Face Clénet Series I Main role
  • 1940 Plymouth De Luxe in The Man with Bogart’s Face 1940 Plymouth De Luxe Main role
  • 1977 International Harvester Scout SS II in The Man with Bogart’s Face 1977 International Harvester Scout SS II Important role
  • 1976 Plymouth Fury in The Man with Bogart’s Face 1976 Plymouth Fury Important role
Details

The Man with Bogart’s Face Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Der Mann mit Bogarts Gesicht” and “Двойникът на Хъмфри Богарт”.

Also known as
  • Der Mann mit Bogarts Gesicht
  • Двойникът на Хъмфри Богарт
  • Sam Marlow
  • Privatdetektiv
  • Мъжът с лице на Богарт
  • A lo loco y con la cara del otro
  • 더 맨 위드 보가츠 페이스
  • 易容大侦探
  • Il detective con la faccia di Bogart
  • Человек с лицом Богарта

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The Man with Bogart’s Face FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man with Bogart’s Face, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man with Bogart’s Face?

The Man with Bogart’s Face runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Man with Bogart’s Face released?

The Man with Bogart’s Face was released on October 3, 1980.

Who directed The Man with Bogart’s Face?

The Man with Bogart’s Face was directed by Robert Day.

More films by Robert Day

Who is in the cast of The Man with Bogart’s Face?

The Man with Bogart’s Face stars Robert Sacchi as Sam Marlow, Franco Nero as Hakim and Herbert Lom as Mr. Zebra, among 24 credited actors.

Does The Man with Bogart’s Face have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man with Bogart’s Face has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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