Mr. Matches
Synopsis
An arsonist-for-hire dubbed "Mr. Matches" has been been torching buildings all around the city. Bernard Frank, head of the fire bureau, knows who he's looking for because he's spotted in the crowd at each of his jobs admiring his work. To catch "Mr. Matches" in the act, the department has an ex-con hire him to take down a building they're monitoring. His capture becomes personal after Frank's son is killed in one of the arsonist's fires.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan
- Screenplay & Story
- Alvin Sapinsley
- Original Title
- Mr. Matches
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan
Alvin Sapinsley
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Alvin Sapinsley
Writer
Martin Manulis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mr. Matches
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What is Mr. Matches about?
An arsonist-for-hire dubbed "Mr. Matches" has been been torching buildings all around the city. Bernard Frank, head of the fire bureau, knows who he's looking for because he's spotted in the crowd at each of his jobs admiring his work. To catch "Mr. Matches" in the act, the department has an ex-con hire him to take down a building they're monitoring. His capture becomes personal after Frank's son is killed in one of the arsonist's fires.
Who directed Mr. Matches?
Mr. Matches was directed by Robert Mulligan.
Who stars in Mr. Matches?
The principal cast of Mr. Matches includes Warren Stevens, Henry Jones, Eleanor Wilson, Bert Thorn, Archie Smith.
When was Mr. Matches released and how long is it?
Mr. Matches was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 30m.