The Man in the White Suit
“Guinness is Back...Working Wonders With Wile, Whimsey and Wit!”
Synopsis
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
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Top Cast
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Alec Guinness
Sidney Stratton
Joan Greenwood
Daphne Birnley
Cecil Parker
Alan Birnley
Michael Gough
Michael Corland
Ernest Thesiger
Sir John Kierlaw
Vida Hope
Bertha
Howard Marion-Crawford
Cranford
Miles Malleson
The Tailor
Henry Mollison
Hoskins
Patric Doonan
Frank
Duncan Lamont
Harry
Harold Goodwin
Wilkins
Colin Gordon
Hill
Joan Harben
Miss Johnson
Arthur Howard
Roberts
Roddy Hughes
Green
Stuart Latham
Harrison
Edie Martin
Mrs. Watson
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger MacDougall, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
- Original Score
- Benjamin Frankel
- Original Title
- The Man in the White Suit
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Mackendrick
Roger MacDougall, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
Benjamin Frankel
Douglas Slocombe, Lionel Banes
Bernard Gribble
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Mackendrick
Director
Roger MacDougall
Screenplay
Michael Balcon
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
John Dighton
Screenplay
Alexander Mackendrick
Screenplay
Bernard Gribble
Editor
Benjamin Frankel
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man in the White Suit
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What is The Man in the White Suit about?
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
Who directed The Man in the White Suit?
The Man in the White Suit was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Who stars in The Man in the White Suit?
The principal cast of The Man in the White Suit includes Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough, Ernest Thesiger.
When was The Man in the White Suit released and how long is it?
The Man in the White Suit was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man in the White Suit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man in the White Suit was composed by Benjamin Frankel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man in the White Suit?
The Man in the White Suit holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).