Manpower
“Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!”
Synopsis
Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.
Top Cast
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Edward G. Robinson
Hank McHenry
Marlene Dietrich
Fay Duval
George Raft
Johnny Marshall
Alan Hale
Jumbo Wells
Frank McHugh
Omaha
Eve Arden
Dolly
Barton MacLane
Smiley Quinn
Ward Bond
Eddie Adams
Walter Catlett
Sidney Whipple
Joyce Compton
Scarlett
Lucia Carroll
Flo
Egon Brecher
Pop Duval
Cliff Clark
Cully
Joseph Crehan
Sweeney
Ben Welden
Al Hurst
Barbara Pepper
Polly
Dorothy Appleby
Wilma
Murray Alper
Lineman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
- Original Score
- Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- Manpower
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raoul Walsh
Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
Adolph Deutsch
Ernest Haller
Ralph Dawson
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Raoul Walsh
Director
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Screenplay
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Ralph Dawson
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manpower
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Manpower about?
Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.
Who directed Manpower?
Manpower was directed by Raoul Walsh.
Who stars in Manpower?
The principal cast of Manpower includes Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, George Raft, Alan Hale, Frank McHugh.
When was Manpower released and how long is it?
Manpower was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for Manpower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manpower was composed by Adolph Deutsch.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manpower?
Manpower holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).