The Unknown Man(1951)
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The Unknown Man Synopsis
A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.
The Unknown Man (1951) is a crime and drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on November 16, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Ann Harding, Barry Sullivan and Keefe Brasselle. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Ronald Millar, George Froeschel
- Producers:
- Robert Thomsen
- Cinematographer:
- William C. Mellor
- Composer:
- Conrad Salinger
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Unknown Man (1951) Trailer
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The Unknown Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Pidgeon
as Dwight Bradley Masen
Ann Harding
as Stella Masen
Barry Sullivan
as Joe Bucknor
Keefe Brasselle
as Rudi Wallchek
Lewis Stone
as James V. Hulbrook
Eduard Franz
as Andrew Jason Layford
Richard Anderson
as Bob Masen
Dawn Addams
as Ellie Fansworth
Philip Ober
as Wayne Kellwin
Konstantin Shayne
as Peter Hulderman
Mari Blanchard
as Sally Tever
Don Beddoe
as Fingerprint Man
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Ronald Millar and George Froeschel, produced by Robert Thomsen.
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The Unknown Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Unknown Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Unknown Man online?
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Who stars in The Unknown Man?
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The main cast of The Unknown Man (1951) includes Walter Pidgeon, Ann Harding, Barry Sullivan, Keefe Brasselle and Lewis Stone. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Unknown Man released?
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The Unknown Man was released on November 16, 1951 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Unknown Man worth watching?
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The Unknown Man (1951) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Unknown Man?
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