The Man Who Wouldn't Die
“An Empty Grave... A Cunning, Gunning Ghost... And Michael Shane!”
Synopsis
A man believed to be dead and buried escapes from his grave and returns to the scene of the crime seeking revenge.
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Top Cast
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Lloyd Nolan
Michael Shayne
Marjorie Weaver
Catherine Wolff
Helene Reynolds
Anna Wolff
Henry Wilcoxon
Dr. Haggard
Richard Derr
Roger Blake
Paul Harvey
Dudley Wolff
Billy Bevan
Phillips
Olin Howland
Jonathan Meek
Robert Emmett Keane
Alfred Dunning
LeRoy Mason
Zorah Bey
Jeff Corey
Tim Larsen
Francis Ford
Caretaker
Harry Carter
Call Boy (Uncredited)
Mary Field
Maid (Uncredited)
Charles Irwin
Gus / The Great Merlini (Uncredited)
Ruth Warren
Peggy (Uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert I. Leeds
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnaud d'Usseau
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- The Man Who Wouldn't Die
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert I. Leeds
Arnaud d'Usseau, Brett Halliday, Clayton Rawson
David Raksin
Joseph MacDonald
Fred Allen
Sol M. Wurtzel
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Allen
Editor
Herschel McCoy
Costume Design
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Herbert I. Leeds
Director
Arnaud d'Usseau
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Who Wouldn't Die.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Wouldn't Die
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Wouldn't Die about?
A man believed to be dead and buried escapes from his grave and returns to the scene of the crime seeking revenge.
Who directed The Man Who Wouldn't Die?
The Man Who Wouldn't Die was directed by Herbert I. Leeds.
Who stars in The Man Who Wouldn't Die?
The principal cast of The Man Who Wouldn't Die includes Lloyd Nolan, Marjorie Weaver, Helene Reynolds, Henry Wilcoxon, Richard Derr.
When was The Man Who Wouldn't Die released and how long is it?
The Man Who Wouldn't Die was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Wouldn't Die?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Wouldn't Die was composed by David Raksin.
Is The Man Who Wouldn't Die based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Wouldn't Die is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Brett Halliday", Novel: "Clayton Rawson".