The Man Upstairs
“A night of shattering suspense”
Synopsis
The mental breakdown of a guilt-ridden man provides the drama in this fascinating psychological profile starring Richard Attenborough as a scientist who can't live with himself after he accidently kills the brother of his fiancee.
Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Peter Watson
Bernard Lee
Inspector Thompson
Donald Houston
Dr. Sanderson
Dorothy Alison
Mrs. Barnes
Patricia Jessel
Mrs. Lawrence
Virginia Maskell
Helen Grey
Kenneth Griffith
Pollen
Alfred Burke
Mr. Barnes
Charles Houston
Nicholas
Maureen Connell
Eunice Blair
Amy Dalby
Miss Acres
Walter Hudd
Superintendent
Patrick Jordan
Injured Sergeant
Graham Stewart
Sergeant Morris
Victor Brooks
Sergeant Collins
Edward Judd
P.C. Stevens
Arthur Gross
P.C. Clark
Dan Cressey
P.C. Maclean
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Chaffey
- Screenplay & Story
- Alun Falconer
- Original Title
- The Man Upstairs
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- A.C.T. Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Chaffey
Alun Falconer
Gerald Gibbs
John Trumper
Robert Dunbar
Department Leadership Roster
Alun Falconer
Writer
Don Chaffey
Director
John Trumper
Editor
Robert Dunbar
Producer
Gerald Gibbs
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Upstairs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Upstairs about?
The mental breakdown of a guilt-ridden man provides the drama in this fascinating psychological profile starring Richard Attenborough as a scientist who can't live with himself after he accidently kills the brother of his fiancee.
Who directed The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs was directed by Don Chaffey.
Who stars in The Man Upstairs?
The principal cast of The Man Upstairs includes Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Donald Houston, Dorothy Alison, Patricia Jessel.
When was The Man Upstairs released and how long is it?
The Man Upstairs was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).