Manfish
“Battling aqua-lung adventure!”
Synopsis
Three deep sea divers get involved in murder while searching for a lost treasure.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- W. Lee Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Myles Wilder, Edgar Allan Poe
- Original Score
- Albert Elms
- Original Title
- Manfish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Planet Filmplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W. Lee Wilder
Myles Wilder, Edgar Allan Poe
Albert Elms
Scotty Welbourne
Gerald Turney-Smith
W. Lee Wilder
Department Leadership Roster
W. Lee Wilder
Director
W. Lee Wilder
Producer
Albert Elms
Original Music Composer
Scotty Welbourne
Director of Photography
Gerald Turney-Smith
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manfish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manfish about?
Three deep sea divers get involved in murder while searching for a lost treasure.
Who directed Manfish?
Manfish was directed by W. Lee Wilder.
Who stars in Manfish?
The principal cast of Manfish includes John Bromfield, Lon Chaney Jr., Victor Jory, Barbara Nichols, Tessa Prendergast.
When was Manfish released and how long is it?
Manfish was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Manfish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manfish was composed by Albert Elms.