The Green Man(1956)
The Kind of Picture the British Have a Way With...Things Like Very Merry Murders...Very Unusual Characters...Very Sly Sex...And All Combined in an Uproar of Laughs and Suspense
The Green Man Synopsis
Unknown to everyone but his shady Middle Eastern bosses, watchmaker Hawkins is actually a professional hired assassin with a predilection for killing his targets with bombs. After disposing of a dictator and millionaire, Hawkins is assigned to kill a politician who is heading to a remote hotel, The Green Man, for a secret tryst with his secretary. There, however, Hawkins' plot is discovered by vacuum salesman William Blake, who determines to stop him.
The Green Man (1956) is a comedy and crime film directed by Robert Day, released on December 21, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas and Jill Adams. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Day
- Writers:
- Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Producers:
- Frank Launder, Sidney Gilliat
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Gibbs
- Composer:
- Cedric Thorpe Davie
- Production:
- Grenadier Films
- Status:
- Released
The Green Man (1956) Trailer
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The Green Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alastair Sim
as Hawkins
George Cole
as William Blake
Terry-Thomas
as Charles Boughtflower
Jill Adams
as Ann Vincent
Raymond Huntley
as Sir Gregory Upshott
Colin Gordon
as Reginald Willoughby-Cruft
Avril Angers
as Marigold
John Chandos
as McKechnie
Eileen Moore
as Joan Wood
Arthur Brough
as Landlord
Dora Bryan
as Lily
Richard Wattis
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Robert Day, written by Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat, produced by Frank Launder and Sidney Gilliat.
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The Green Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 39 ratings.
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The Green Man – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Green Man?
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The main cast of The Green Man (1956) includes Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas, Jill Adams and Raymond Huntley. The film was directed by Robert Day. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Green Man released?
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The Green Man was released on December 21, 1956 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is The Green Man worth watching?
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The Green Man (1956) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Green Man?
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