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Man in the Shadow(1957)

1h 20mThriller, Drama, WesternEnglish
6.8/10
51 user ratings

THIS WAS THE NIGHT WHEN THE LAW TURNED LAWLESS...to win back the justice a town had betrayed!

Overview

In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.

Director

Jack Arnold

Studio

Universal International Pictures

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Cast

Jeff Chandler

Jeff Chandler

as Ben Sadler

Orson Welles

Orson Welles

as Virgil Renchler

Colleen Miller

Colleen Miller

as Skippy Renchler

Ben Alexander

Ben Alexander

as Ab Begley

Barbara Lawrence

Barbara Lawrence

as Helen Sadler

John Larch

John Larch

as Ed Yates

James Gleason

James Gleason

as Hank James

Royal Dano

Royal Dano

as Aiken Clay

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

as Herb Parker

Leo Gordon

Leo Gordon

as Chet Huneker

Martín Garralaga

Martín Garralaga

as Jesus Cisneros

Mario Siletti

as Tony Santoro

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1957

Runtime

1h 20m

Language

English

Rating

6.8 / 10

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

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Where can I watch Man in the Shadow?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Man in the Shadow (1957).

What is Man in the Shadow about?

In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.

Who directed Man in the Shadow?

Man in the Shadow was directed by Jack Arnold and released in 1957. It is a thriller, drama, western film.

How long is Man in the Shadow?

Man in the Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

Who stars in Man in the Shadow?

The cast of Man in the Shadow includes Jeff Chandler as Ben Sadler, Orson Welles as Virgil Renchler, Colleen Miller as Skippy Renchler, Ben Alexander as Ab Begley, Barbara Lawrence as Helen Sadler and more.

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