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The Umbrella Man (2011): Cast

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The Umbrella Man is a 2011 documentary directed by Errol Morris, starring Josiah “Tink” Thompson. It runs 6 minutes.

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The Umbrella Man (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
6 min
Director
Errol Morris
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Umbrella Man About?

The premise of The Umbrella Man without spoilers.

On the 48th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, filmmaker Errol Morris investigates the lone figure seen standing under an open black umbrella at Dealey Plaza. The documentary explores theories about his identity, purpose and symbolism, drawing on archival footage and interviews.

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Cast & crew

The Umbrella Man Cast

Josiah “Tink” Thompson stars in The Umbrella Man. Directed by Errol Morris.

From the director

More from Errol Morris

More films directed by Errol Morris, best-rated first: The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara, The Thin Blue Line, A Brief History of Time and Mr. Death: The Rise and Fall of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr..

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FAQ

The Umbrella Man FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is The Umbrella Man?

The Umbrella Man runs 6 minutes.

When was The Umbrella Man released?

The Umbrella Man was released on November 22, 2011.

Who directed The Umbrella Man?

The Umbrella Man was directed by Errol Morris.

More films by Errol Morris

Who is in the cast of The Umbrella Man?

The Umbrella Man stars Josiah “Tink” Thompson.

Does The Umbrella Man have a post-credit scene?

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

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