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6.0 / 10(95 votes)IMDb19291h 40mUnited Kingdom

The Manxman

“The screen's supreme masterpiece!”

Synopsis

A fisherman and a rising lawyer who grew up together as brothers fall in love with the same woman.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 16, 1929

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 15, 2025

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alfred Hitchcock
Screenplay & Story
Hall Caine, Eliot Stannard
Original Title
The Manxman
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 40m
Production Studios
British International Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alfred Hitchcock

Screenplay & Story

Hall Caine, Eliot Stannard

Director of Photography

Jack E. Cox

Film Editing

Emile de Ruelle

Producers

John Maxwell

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Hall Caine

Department Leadership Roster

Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

John Maxwell

Producer

Emile de Ruelle

Editor

Jack E. Cox

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Manxman.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Manxman

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Manxman about?

A fisherman and a rising lawyer who grew up together as brothers fall in love with the same woman.

Who directed The Manxman?

The Manxman was directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Who stars in The Manxman?

The principal cast of The Manxman includes Carl Brisson, Malcolm Keen, Anny Ondra, Randle Ayrton, Clare Greet.

When was The Manxman released and how long is it?

The Manxman was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.

Is The Manxman based on a book or true story?

The Manxman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hall Caine".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Manxman?

The Manxman holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).