The Man Upstairs (1958): Cast
The Man Upstairs is a 1958 drama directed by Don Chaffey, starring Richard Attenborough as Peter Watson, Bernard Lee and Donald Houston. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- A.C.T. Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Man Upstairs About?
The premise of The Man Upstairs without spoilers.
A night of shattering suspense unfolds as a guilt‑ridden scientist, played by Richard Attenborough, confronts his own mental collapse after accidentally killing his fiancée’s brother. The film probes his torment and paranoia, delivering a tense, psychological portrait of remorse and isolation.
The Man Upstairs Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- british noir
- police
- neighbor
- real time
- london england
- sleep disorder
- mental problem
- 1950s
- police sergeant
- police inspector
- model
- lodger
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- boarding house
- artist
- husband wife relationship
- brother sister relationship
- surrender
- son
- reporter
- refusal
- landlady
- held at gunpoint
- gas
- fireman
- fire truck
- england
- doctor
- daughter
- assistance
The Man Upstairs Cast & Characters
Richard Attenborough leads the cast as Peter Watson, with Bernard Lee as Inspector Thompson and Donald Houston as Dr. Sanderson. Directed by Don Chaffey; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Chaffey
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Richard Attenborough as Peter Watson -
Bernard Lee as Inspector Thompson -
Donald Houston as Dr. Sanderson - Kenneth Griffith as Pollen
Also Starring in The Man Upstairs
· 19 more- Edward Judd P.C. Stevens
- Patrick Jordan Injured Sergeant
- Alfred Burke Mr. Barnes
- Victor Brooks Sergeant Collins
- Edward Evans Fire Brigade Officer
- Walter Hudd Superintendent
- Dorothy Alison Mrs. Barnes
- Amy Dalby Miss Acres
- Charles Houston Nicholas
- Arthur Gross P.C. Clark
- Dan Cressey P.C. Maclean
- Maureen Connell Eunice Blair
- Virginia Maskell Helen Grey
- John Charlesworth Army Lieutenant
- David Griffith Johnny
- Patricia Jessel Mrs. Lawrence
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- Graham Stewart Sergeant Morris
- Polly Clarke Dulcie
- Raymond Ray Reporter
The Man Upstairs Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Schrei im Morgengrauen” and “一夜惊魂”.
- Also known as
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- Schrei im Morgengrauen
- 一夜惊魂
- Tre minuti di tempo
- 위층집 남자
- Muž nahoře
- Bărbatul de la etaj
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The Man Upstairs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man Upstairs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The Man Upstairs released?
The Man Upstairs was released on September 30, 1958.
Who directed The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs was directed by Don Chaffey.
More films by Don Chaffey Who is in the cast of The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs stars Richard Attenborough as Peter Watson, Bernard Lee as Inspector Thompson and Donald Houston as Dr. Sanderson, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Man Upstairs have a post-credit scene?
No. The Man Upstairs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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