Man Afraid
“The most terrifying suspense your heart has ever felt!”
Synopsis
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
Top Cast
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George Nader
Reverend David Collins
Phyllis Thaxter
Lisa Collins
Tim Hovey
Michael Collins
Eduard Franz
Carl Simmons
Harold J. Stone
Lieutenant Marlin
Judson Pratt
Wilbur Fletcher
Reta Shaw
Nurse Willis
Tom Nolan
Ronnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)
Mabel Albertson
Maggie
Martin Milner
Shep Hamilton
Mason Curry
Bit Role (uncredited)
John Damler
Reporter (uncredited)
Troy Donahue
Reporter (uncredited)
Paul Engle
Boy in Taylor Shop (uncredited)
William Henry
Reporter (uncredited)
Bob Herron
Frankie Simmons - Burglar (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
Bit Role (uncredited)
Jess Kirkpatrick
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 4, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Screenplay & Story
- Herb Meadow
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Man Afraid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Keller
Herb Meadow, Daniel B. Ullman
Henry Mancini
Russell Metty
Ted J. Kent
Gordon Kay
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Keller
Director
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Gordon Kay
Producer
Herb Meadow
Screenplay
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Afraid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man Afraid about?
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
Who directed Man Afraid?
Man Afraid was directed by Harry Keller.
Who stars in Man Afraid?
The principal cast of Man Afraid includes George Nader, Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey, Eduard Franz, Harold J. Stone.
When was Man Afraid released and how long is it?
Man Afraid was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Man Afraid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man Afraid was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man Afraid?
Man Afraid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).