The Four Just Men
Synopsis
The Four Men of the title are British WWI veterans who decide to work secretly against enemies of the country. They aren't above a bit of murder or sabotage to serve their ends, but they consider themselves to be true patriots.
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Hugh Sinclair
Humphrey Mansfield
Griffith Jones
James Brodie
Francis L. Sullivan
Leon Poiccard
Frank Lawton
James Terry
Anna Lee
Ann Lodge
Alan Napier
Sir Hamar Ryman M.P.
Basil Sydney
Frank Snell
Lydia Sherwood
Myra Hastings
Edward Chapman
B.J. Burrell
Athole Stewart
Police Commissioner
George Merritt
Inspector Falmouth
Garry Marsh
Bill Grant
Ellaline Terriss
Lady Willoughby
Roland Pertwee
Mr Hastings
Eliot Makeham
Simmons
Frederick Piper
Pickpocket (uncredited)
Henrietta Watson
Mrs. Truscott
Jon Pertwee
Rally campaigner (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 21, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Forde
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Wallace, Roland Pertwee, Sergei Nolbandov, Angus MacPhail
- Original Score
- Ernest Irving
- Original Title
- The Four Just Men
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Film Distributors Ltd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Forde
Edgar Wallace, Roland Pertwee, Sergei Nolbandov, Angus MacPhail
Ernest Irving
Ronald Neame
Charles Saunders
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Pertwee
Writer
Sergei Nolbandov
Writer
Angus MacPhail
Writer
Walter Forde
Director
Ronald Neame
Director of Photography
Charles Saunders
Editor
Michael Balcon
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Four Just Men
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Four Just Men about?
The Four Men of the title are British WWI veterans who decide to work secretly against enemies of the country. They aren't above a bit of murder or sabotage to serve their ends, but they consider themselves to be true patriots.
Who directed The Four Just Men?
The Four Just Men was directed by Walter Forde.
Who stars in The Four Just Men?
The principal cast of The Four Just Men includes Hugh Sinclair, Griffith Jones, Francis L. Sullivan, Frank Lawton, Anna Lee.
When was The Four Just Men released and how long is it?
The Four Just Men was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Four Just Men?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Four Just Men was composed by Ernest Irving.
Is The Four Just Men based on a book or true story?
The Four Just Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".