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Man in the Shadow
“THIS WAS THE NIGHT WHEN THE LAW TURNED LAWLESS...to win back the justice a town had betrayed!”
6.7 / 10• 1957• 1h 20m•NR• English
ThrillerDramaWestern
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jeff Chandler
Ben Sadler
Lead
Orson Welles
Virgil Renchler
Colleen Miller
Skippy Renchler
Ben Alexander
Ab Begley
Barbara Lawrence
Helen Sadler
John Larch
Ed Yates
James Gleason
Hank James
Royal Dano
Aiken Clay
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Arnold's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Man in the Shadow is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
