Man Hunt
“One of the Most Gripping Scenes Ever Filmed...as two world-famous hunters stalk each Other!”
Synopsis
Shortly before the start of WW2, renowned British big-game hunter Alan Thorndike, vacationing in Bavaria, has Hitler in his gun sight. He is captured, beaten, left for dead, and escapes back to London where he is hounded by Nazi agents and aided by a young woman.
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Man Hunt 1941 Trailer | Fritz Lang | Walter Pidgeon
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-05-31
Top Cast
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Walter Pidgeon
Captain Alan Thorndike
Joan Bennett
Jerry Stokes
George Sanders
Major Quive-Smith
John Carradine
Mr. Jones
Roddy McDowall
Vaner
Ludwig Stössel
Doctor
Heather Thatcher
Lady Alice Risborough
Frederick Worlock
Lord Gerald Risborough
Roger Imhof
Captain Jensen
Holmes Herbert
Saul Farnsworthy
Egon Brecher
Jeweler
Eily Malyon
Postmistress
Herbert Evans
Reeves (uncredited)
Charles Bennett
Frank Benson
Ted Billings
Walter Bonn
Sven Hugo Borg
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Man Hunt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Lang
Dudley Nichols, Geoffrey Household
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
Allen McNeil
Kenneth Macgowan, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Allen McNeil
Editor
Fritz Lang
Director
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Kenneth Macgowan
Producer
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man Hunt
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What is Man Hunt about?
Shortly before the start of WW2, renowned British big-game hunter Alan Thorndike, vacationing in Bavaria, has Hitler in his gun sight. He is captured, beaten, left for dead, and escapes back to London where he is hounded by Nazi agents and aided by a young woman.
Who directed Man Hunt?
Man Hunt was directed by Fritz Lang.
Who stars in Man Hunt?
The principal cast of Man Hunt includes Walter Pidgeon, Joan Bennett, George Sanders, John Carradine, Roddy McDowall.
When was Man Hunt released and how long is it?
Man Hunt was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Man Hunt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man Hunt was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Man Hunt based on a book or true story?
Man Hunt is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Geoffrey Household".