The Tenth Man
Synopsis
During World War 2 the Germans arrested people at random off the streets of Paris and in retaliation to sabotage by the resistance announced the execution of one in ten prisoners. Chosen as one of the victims, lawyer Chavel trades his place with another man in return for all his possessions. At the end of the war he returns to his house and tries to integrate himself with the family of the man who traded places with him, all the while hiding his true identity. However matters are complicated when a stranger arrives claiming to be Chavel.
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Anthony Hopkins
Jean Louis Cheval
Kristin Scott Thomas
Therese Mangeot
Derek Jacobi
The Imposter
Cyril Cusack
The Priest
Brenda Bruce
Madame Mangeot
Timothy Watson
Michel Mangeot
Jim Carter
Pierre
Paul Rogers
Breton
Peter Jonfield
Roche
Michael Attwell
Krogh
Geoffrey Bayldon
Elderly Clerk
Robert Morgan
German Officer
Patrice Valota
Voisin
John Bennett
Jules
Alan Rossett
Prisoner #3
Guy Matchoro
Prisoner #4
François Lalande
Prisoner #5
Sébastien Floche
Concierge
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 10, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Gold
- Screenplay & Story
- Graham Greene, Lee Langley
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- The Tenth Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- MGM Television, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Gold
Graham Greene, Lee Langley
Lee Holdridge
Alan Hume
Millie Moore
William Self, William Hill, David A. Rosemont, Norman Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Gold
Director
William Hill
Producer
Alan Hume
Director of Photography
Millie Moore
Editor
David A. Rosemont
Producer
Lee Langley
Writer
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tenth Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tenth Man about?
During World War 2 the Germans arrested people at random off the streets of Paris and in retaliation to sabotage by the resistance announced the execution of one in ten prisoners. Chosen as one of the victims, lawyer Chavel trades his place with another man in return for all his possessions. At the end of the war he returns to his house and tries to integrate himself with the family of the man who traded places with him, all the while hiding his true identity. However matters are complicated when a stranger arrives claiming to be Chavel.
Who directed The Tenth Man?
The Tenth Man was directed by Jack Gold.
Who stars in The Tenth Man?
The principal cast of The Tenth Man includes Anthony Hopkins, Kristin Scott Thomas, Derek Jacobi, Cyril Cusack, Brenda Bruce.
When was The Tenth Man released and how long is it?
The Tenth Man was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tenth Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tenth Man was composed by Lee Holdridge.
Is The Tenth Man based on a book or true story?
The Tenth Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tenth Man?
The Tenth Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).