The Midnight Man
“One of them is a murderer. All of them make the most fascinating murder mystery in years.”
Synopsis
An ex-convict, and ex-cop, finds himself in the midst of drama as a murder, of a female student, is commited at the university where he works as a night watchman. He is reluctantly drawn into the criminal investigation and eventually becomes a suspect in the case. Will he be able to find the real murderer and clear his own name, or not?
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The Midnight Man (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-26
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Jim Slade
Susan Clark
Linda Thorpe
Cameron Mitchell
Quartz Willinger
Morgan Woodward
Philip Clayborne
Harris Yulin
Sheriff Jack Casey
Robert Quarry
Dr. Prichette
Joan Lorring
Judy Willinger
Lawrence Dobkin
Waldo Mason
Ed Lauter
Leroy
Mills Watson
Cash
Charles Tyner
Ewing
Catherine Bach
Natalie Clayborne
Bill Lancaster
Arthur King
Linda Kelsey
Betty
William Splawn
Eddie Lamar
Rachel Ray
Parolee
Peter Dane
Karl Metterman
Rodney Stevens
Jimmy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster
- Screenplay & Story
- Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- The Midnight Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Norlan Productions, Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster
Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster, David Anthony
Dave Grusin
Jack Priestley
Frank Morriss
Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Kibbee
Director
Roland Kibbee
Screenplay
Burt Lancaster
Screenplay
Roland Kibbee
Producer
Burt Lancaster
Producer
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Jack Priestley
Director of Photography
Frank Morriss
Editor
James Dowell Vance
Production Design
Alan Gibbs
Stunt Coordinator
Burt Lancaster
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Midnight Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Midnight Man about?
An ex-convict, and ex-cop, finds himself in the midst of drama as a murder, of a female student, is commited at the university where he works as a night watchman. He is reluctantly drawn into the criminal investigation and eventually becomes a suspect in the case. Will he be able to find the real murderer and clear his own name, or not?
Who directed The Midnight Man?
The Midnight Man was directed by Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster.
Who stars in The Midnight Man?
The principal cast of The Midnight Man includes Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Cameron Mitchell, Morgan Woodward, Harris Yulin.
When was The Midnight Man released and how long is it?
The Midnight Man was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Midnight Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Midnight Man was composed by Dave Grusin.
Is The Midnight Man based on a book or true story?
The Midnight Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Anthony".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Midnight Man?
The Midnight Man holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).