The Limping Man
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Synopsis
An American veteran returns to England after WWII to learn that his London lover has become involved with a dangerous spy ring and their search for a limping sniper.
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Lloyd Bridges
Frank Prior
Moira Lister
Pauline French
Alan Wheatley
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Leslie Phillips
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Hélène Cordet
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Stuart Black, Reginald Long
- Original Score
- Arthur Wilkinson
- Original Title
- The Limping Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Banner Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Ian Stuart Black, Reginald Long, Anthony Verney
Arthur Wilkinson
Jonah Jones
Stanley Willis
Donald Ginsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jenny Benson
Costume Design
Ian Stuart Black
Screenplay
Reginald Long
Screenplay
Cy Endfield
Director
Jonah Jones
Director of Photography
Arthur Wilkinson
Original Music Composer
Donald Ginsberg
Producer
Stanley Willis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Limping Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Limping Man about?
An American veteran returns to England after WWII to learn that his London lover has become involved with a dangerous spy ring and their search for a limping sniper.
Who directed The Limping Man?
The Limping Man was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in The Limping Man?
The principal cast of The Limping Man includes Lloyd Bridges, Moira Lister, Alan Wheatley, Leslie Phillips, Hélène Cordet.
When was The Limping Man released and how long is it?
The Limping Man was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Limping Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Limping Man was composed by Arthur Wilkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Limping Man?
The Limping Man holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).