The Sinister Man(1961)
The Sinister Man Synopsis
When a corpse is found in the Thames, the only clue is that the dead man was killed by a karate or judo expert.
The Sinister Man (1961) is a crime film directed by Clive Donner, released on December 1, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 1m. It stars John Bentley, Patrick Allen, Jacqueline Ellis and Wilfrid Brambell. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Donner
- Writers:
- Edgar Wallace, Robert Banks Stewart
- Producers:
- Jack Greenwood
- Composer:
- Charles Blackwell
- Production:
- Merton Park Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Sinister Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Bentley
as Superintendent Wills
Patrick Allen
as Dr. Nelson Pollard
Jacqueline Ellis
as Elsa Marlowe
Wilfrid Brambell
as Lock-Keeper
John Glyn-Jones
as Dr. Maurice Tarn
- Jane Murdoch
Jane Murdoch
as Honeymoon Wife
- Brian McDermott
Brian McDermott
as Det. Sgt. Stillman
- Gerald Andersen
Gerald Andersen
as Major Paul Amery
- Edward Atienza
Edward Atienza
as Clerk
Ric Young
as Johnny Choto
Robert Lee
as Mr. Nam Lee
Yvonne Buckingham
as Miss Russell
Key crew
Directed by Clive Donner, written by Edgar Wallace and Robert Banks Stewart, produced by Jack Greenwood.
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The Sinister Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Sinister Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sinister Man online?
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The Sinister Man (1961) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Sinister Man?
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The main cast of The Sinister Man (1961) includes John Bentley, Patrick Allen, Jacqueline Ellis, Wilfrid Brambell and John Glyn-Jones. The film was directed by Clive Donner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sinister Man released?
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The Sinister Man was released on December 1, 1961 and runs for 1h 1m.
Is The Sinister Man worth watching?
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The Sinister Man (1961) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.