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7.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDb196058mUnited Kingdom

The Man Who Was Nobody

Synopsis

A slick young man buys a jewel with a cheque that bounces. He then disappears and both the police and a lawyer try to find him. The lawyer hires a female detective to track down the missing man, but when his body is found in the Thames the case is by no means over.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Montgomery Tully
Screenplay & Story
James Eastwood
Original Score
Francis Chagrin
Original Title
The Man Who Was Nobody
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
58m
Production Studios
Merton Park Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Montgomery Tully

Screenplay & Story

James Eastwood, Edgar Wallace

Original Score & Music

Francis Chagrin

Director of Photography

Brian Rhodes

Film Editing

Bernard Gribble

Producers

Jack Greenwood

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Edgar Wallace

Department Leadership Roster

James Eastwood

Screenplay

Brian Rhodes

Director of Photography

Bernard Gribble

Editor

Montgomery Tully

Montgomery Tully

Director

Jack Greenwood

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)U

Universal — Suitable for all audiences.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Who Was Nobody.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Was Nobody

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

What is The Man Who Was Nobody about?

A slick young man buys a jewel with a cheque that bounces. He then disappears and both the police and a lawyer try to find him. The lawyer hires a female detective to track down the missing man, but when his body is found in the Thames the case is by no means over.

Who directed The Man Who Was Nobody?

The Man Who Was Nobody was directed by Montgomery Tully.

Who stars in The Man Who Was Nobody?

The principal cast of The Man Who Was Nobody includes Hazel Court, John Crawford, Paul Eddington, Robert Dorning, Jack Watson.

When was The Man Who Was Nobody released and how long is it?

The Man Who Was Nobody was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 58m.

Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Was Nobody?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Was Nobody was composed by Francis Chagrin.

Is The Man Who Was Nobody based on a book or true story?

The Man Who Was Nobody is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edgar Wallace".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Was Nobody?

The Man Who Was Nobody holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).