A Man Could Get Killed
“but what a wonderful way to die!”
Synopsis
An American businessman visiting Lisbon gets mistaken for a British secret agent who stole some diamonds. As a result, he has everybody in Lisbon after him.
Top Cast
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James Garner
William Beddoes
Melina Mercouri
Aurora / Celeste da Costa
Sandra Dee
Amy Franklin
Anthony Franciosa
Steve / Antonio
Robert Coote
Hatton / Jones
Roland Culver
Doctor Mathieson
Grégoire Aslan
Florian
Cecil Parker
Sir Huntley Frazier
Dulcie Gray
Mrs. Mathieson
Martin Benson
Politanu
Peter Illing
Zarik
Niall MacGinnis
Ship's Captain
Virgílio Teixeira
Inspector Rodrigues
Jenny Agutter
Linda Frazier (uncredited
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cliff Owen, Ronald Neame
- Screenplay & Story
- T. E. B. Clarke, Richard L. Breen
- Original Score
- Bert Kaempfert
- Original Title
- A Man Could Get Killed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Cherokee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cliff Owen, Ronald Neame
T. E. B. Clarke, Richard L. Breen, David E. Walker
Bert Kaempfert
Gábor Pogány
Alma Macrorie
James Garner, Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Alma Macrorie
Editor
Cliff Owen
Director
T. E. B. Clarke
Screenplay
Ronald Neame
Director
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
Bert Kaempfert
Original Music Composer
Robert Arthur
Producer
Gábor Pogány
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Man Could Get Killed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man Could Get Killed about?
An American businessman visiting Lisbon gets mistaken for a British secret agent who stole some diamonds. As a result, he has everybody in Lisbon after him.
Who directed A Man Could Get Killed?
A Man Could Get Killed was directed by Cliff Owen, Ronald Neame.
Who stars in A Man Could Get Killed?
The principal cast of A Man Could Get Killed includes James Garner, Melina Mercouri, Sandra Dee, Anthony Franciosa, Robert Coote.
When was A Man Could Get Killed released and how long is it?
A Man Could Get Killed was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man Could Get Killed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man Could Get Killed was composed by Bert Kaempfert.
Is A Man Could Get Killed based on a book or true story?
A Man Could Get Killed is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David E. Walker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man Could Get Killed?
A Man Could Get Killed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).