The Straw Man
“A suspense thriller....of GREED and PASSION!”
Synopsis
A newly married man is convicted of murdering a former lover in his apartment, and sentenced to hang. With a payout on his life worth 20,000 pounds, the insurance company sends an investigator to find out the truth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Taylor, Doris Miles Disney
- Original Title
- The Straw Man
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Hedgerley
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Taylor
Donald Taylor, Doris Miles Disney
Gerald Gibbs
Donald Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Taylor
Director
Donald Taylor
Writer
Donald Taylor
Producer
Gerald Gibbs
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Straw Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Straw Man about?
A newly married man is convicted of murdering a former lover in his apartment, and sentenced to hang. With a payout on his life worth 20,000 pounds, the insurance company sends an investigator to find out the truth.
Who directed The Straw Man?
The Straw Man was directed by Donald Taylor.
Who stars in The Straw Man?
The principal cast of The Straw Man includes Dermot Walsh, Clifford Evans, Lana Morris, Amy Dalby, Ronald Ward.
When was The Straw Man released and how long is it?
The Straw Man was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is The Straw Man based on a book or true story?
The Straw Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Doris Miles Disney".