The Midnight Man(1974)
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The Midnight Man Synopsis
An ex-convict, and ex-cop, finds himself in the midst of drama as a murder, of a female student, is commited at the university where he works as a night watchman. He is reluctantly drawn into the criminal investigation and eventually becomes a suspect in the case. Will he be able to find the real murderer and clear his own name, or not?
The Midnight Man (1974) is a mystery and thriller film directed by Roland Kibbee, released on March 7, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Cameron Mitchell and Morgan Woodward. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Kibbee
- Writers:
- Roland Kibbee, David Anthony, Burt Lancaster
- Producers:
- Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Priestley
- Composer:
- Dave Grusin
- Production:
- Norlan Productions, Universal Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Midnight Man (1974) Trailer
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The Midnight Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Jim Slade
Susan Clark
as Linda Thorpe
Cameron Mitchell
as Quartz Willinger
Morgan Woodward
as Philip Clayborne
Harris Yulin
as Sheriff Jack Casey
Robert Quarry
as Dr. Prichette
Joan Lorring
as Judy Willinger
Lawrence Dobkin
as Waldo Mason
Ed Lauter
as Leroy
Mills Watson
as Cash
Charles Tyner
as Ewing
Catherine Bach
as Natalie Clayborne
Key crew
Directed by Roland Kibbee, written by Roland Kibbee, David Anthony and Burt Lancaster, produced by Roland Kibbee and Burt Lancaster.
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The Midnight Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Midnight Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Midnight Man online?
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The Midnight Man (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Midnight Man?
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The main cast of The Midnight Man (1974) includes Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Cameron Mitchell, Morgan Woodward and Harris Yulin. The film was directed by Roland Kibbee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Midnight Man released?
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The Midnight Man was released on March 7, 1974 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is The Midnight Man worth watching?
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The Midnight Man (1974) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Midnight Man?
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Yes. The official The Midnight Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.