Man in the Shadow
“THIS WAS THE NIGHT WHEN THE LAW TURNED LAWLESS...to win back the justice a town had betrayed!”
Synopsis
In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
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Man in the Shadow (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-25
Top Cast
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Jeff Chandler
Ben Sadler
Orson Welles
Virgil Renchler
Colleen Miller
Skippy Renchler
Ben Alexander
Ab Begley
Barbara Lawrence
Helen Sadler
John Larch
Ed Yates
James Gleason
Hank James
Royal Dano
Aiken Clay
Paul Fix
Herb Parker
Leo Gordon
Chet Huneker
Martín Garralaga
Jesus Cisneros
Mario Siletti
Tony Santoro
Charles Horvath
Len Bookman
William Schallert
Jim Shaney
Joseph J. Greene
Harry Youngquist
Forrest Lewis
Jake Kelley
Harry Harvey
Dr. Creighton (as Harry Harvey, Sr.)
Joe Schneider
Juan Martin
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fort Worth, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
December 12, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene L. Coon
- Original Title
- Man in the Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
Gene L. Coon
Arthur E. Arling
Edward Curtiss
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Arnold
Director
Gene L. Coon
Writer
Arthur E. Arling
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Bill Thomas
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man in the Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man in the Shadow about?
In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
Who directed Man in the Shadow?
Man in the Shadow was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in Man in the Shadow?
The principal cast of Man in the Shadow includes Jeff Chandler, Orson Welles, Colleen Miller, Ben Alexander, Barbara Lawrence.
When was Man in the Shadow released and how long is it?
Man in the Shadow was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man in the Shadow?
Man in the Shadow holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).