The Man in the Attic
Synopsis
Fact-based drama, set in 1910 Milwaukee, about an older married woman, bored with her husband, and her dead son's friend she takes as a lover and hides in her attic over the next two decades -- an affair that ends in murder.
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Anne Archer
Krista Heldmann
Len Cariou
Joe Heldmann
Alex Carter
Gary Carson
Neil Patrick Harris
Edward Broder
Deborah Drakeford
Amy Reddig
Rick Roberts
Reporter
Martha Cronyn
Mary
Toby Proctor
Karl Heldmann
Nahanni Johnstone
Leslie
Judith Orban
Mrs. Meyer
Bruce Vavrina
Detective
Richard Liss
Waiter
James Mainprize
Mayor
Pixie Bigelow
Mayor's Wife
Tedde Moore
Another Wife
Sam Malkin
Guard
Christopher Marren
Charles
James Binkley
Officer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graeme Campbell
- Screenplay & Story
- Duane Poole, Tom Swale, Norman Winski
- Original Score
- Lou Natale
- Original Title
- The Man in the Attic
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- CanWest Global Communications, Atlantis Films, CBS Entertainment Productions, CBS, Donald March Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graeme Campbell
Duane Poole, Tom Swale, Norman Winski
Lou Natale
Dick Bush
Ralph Brunjes
Donald March, Brian Leslie Parker, Peter Sussman
Department Leadership Roster
Graeme Campbell
Director
Brian Leslie Parker
Producer
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Ralph Brunjes
Editor
Susan Longmire
Production Design
Trysha Bakker
Costume Design
Bryan Renfro
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the Attic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man in the Attic about?
Fact-based drama, set in 1910 Milwaukee, about an older married woman, bored with her husband, and her dead son's friend she takes as a lover and hides in her attic over the next two decades -- an affair that ends in murder.
Who directed The Man in the Attic?
The Man in the Attic was directed by Graeme Campbell.
Who stars in The Man in the Attic?
The principal cast of The Man in the Attic includes Anne Archer, Len Cariou, Alex Carter, Neil Patrick Harris, Deborah Drakeford.
When was The Man in the Attic released and how long is it?
The Man in the Attic was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the Attic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the Attic was composed by Lou Natale.
Is The Man in the Attic based on a book or true story?
The Man in the Attic is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Norman Winski".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the Attic?
The Man in the Attic holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).