What is the duration of The Unknown Man?

The duration of The Unknown Man is 86 mins.

What is the original language of The Unknown Man?

The original language of The Unknown Man is English.

Who directed The Unknown Man?

The Unknown Man was directed by Richard Thorpe, John Butler, Paul Kruger.

Which studio made The Unknown Man?

The Unknown Man was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

The Unknown Man 1951

Q: Does The Unknown Man have end credit scenes?

The Unknown Man does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Crime

Runtime

86 mins

Language

English

Shocking! Revealing! Timely! A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he’s gotten off was really guilty.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Studio

Richard Thorpe

Director

John Butler

Director

Paul Kruger

Director

Does The Unknown Man have end credit scenes?

No!

The Unknown Man does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Bill Hickman

Mae Clarke

Stella's Friend (uncredited)

Konstantin Shayne

Peter Hulderman

King Donovan

Lewis Stone

Judge James V. Hulbrook

William Bailey

Barry Sullivan

District Attorney Joe Bucknor

Don Beddoe

Ed--Fingerprint Man

Frank J. Scannell

Ann Harding

Stella Masen

Richard Anderson

Bob Masen

Walter Pidgeon

Dwight Bradley 'Brad' Masen

Mari Blanchard

Sally Tever

Morgan Brown

Dabbs Greer

Jeff York

Dawn Addams

Ellie Fansworth

Philip Ober

Wayne Kellwin

Keefe Brasselle

Rudi Wallchek

Fred Aldrich

John Alvin

Margaret Brayton

Colin Kenny

Mira McKinney

Anna Q. Nilsson

Holmes Herbert

Frank Gifford

Frank Mills

John Maxwell

Dr. Palmer

Jack Shea

Mark Roberts

Eric Sinclair

Jack Richardson

Richard Hale

Rhea Mitchell

Adolph Faylauer

Kenner G. Kemp

James Conaty

Bess Flowers

Robert Foulk

Emmett Vogan

Jimmie Dodd

Frank Gerstle

Richard Karlan

Jack Gargan

Jean Andren

Wheaton Chambers

Fred Rapport

Robert B. Williams

Sam--Deputy

Robert Griffin

Larry Carr

Eric Wilton

Phil Tead

Ed Haskett

Trial Spectator (uncredited)

Louis Quince

Rush Williams

Harry Cody

Harry Hines

Eduard Franz

Andrew Jason 'Andy' Layford

Elizabeth Flournoy

Katherine Meskill

Estelle Etterre

Monya Andre

Lawrence A. Williams

Bradford Hatton

Harte Wayne

Frank Pershing

Ron Brogan

Tay Dunn

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for The Unknown Man

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Dwight Bradley Masen is a skilled defense attorney who wins an acquittal for a young man, Rudi Walchek, accused of knifing to death the 19-year-old son of a local locksmith. Yet the victory feels hollow when a remark made by the defendant after the trial hints at something darker beneath the surface. As Masen investigates, he uncovers that Rudi is part of a shadowy syndicate that extorts money from the frightened merchants in the neighborhood around the locksmith’s shop.

After unearthing new evidence, Masen tries to persuade the District Attorney Joe Bucknor to retry the case, but the DA refuses, citing double jeopardy. Masen then discovers that the head of the citizens’ crime commission is tied to the same syndicate, a revelation that fuels his determination. In a fit of rage, Masen kills Andrew Jason ‘Andy’ Layford, but the murder is promptly pinned on Rudi, turning the case on its head.

Despite sensing a higher justice at work, Masen feels duty-bound to defend Rudi once again. This time, however, the jury convicts him. Masen confesses to the DA that he is the real killer, but the DA believes justice has already been served and refuses to reopen the case. In a final, quietly defiant gesture, Masen visits Rudi in prison, hands him the murder weapon, and, with his back turned, awaits whatever fate may come.

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