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5.6 / 10(15 votes)IMDbNR19561h 13mUnited States of America

Man in the Vault

“Forced Into Crime To Save The Girl He Loved!”

Synopsis

A locksmith is pressured into crime when the mob makes him perform an elaborate bank robbery.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 12, 1956

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrew V. McLaglen
Screenplay & Story
Burt Kennedy
Original Score
Henry Vars
Original Title
Man in the Vault
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 13m
Production Studios
Batjac Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrew V. McLaglen

Screenplay & Story

Burt Kennedy, Frank Gruber

Original Score & Music

Henry Vars

Director of Photography

William H. Clothier

Film Editing

Danford B. Greene

Producers

Robert E. Morrison

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Frank Gruber

Department Leadership Roster

Robert E. Morrison

Producer

Andrew V. McLaglen

Andrew V. McLaglen

Director

Burt Kennedy

Burt Kennedy

Screenplay

Henry Vars

Original Music Composer

William H. Clothier

Director of Photography

Danford B. Greene

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Man in the Vault.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Man in the Vault

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

What is Man in the Vault about?

A locksmith is pressured into crime when the mob makes him perform an elaborate bank robbery.

Who directed Man in the Vault?

Man in the Vault was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

Who stars in Man in the Vault?

The principal cast of Man in the Vault includes William Campbell, Karen Sharpe, Anita Ekberg, Berry Kroeger, Paul Fix.

When was Man in the Vault released and how long is it?

Man in the Vault was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.

Who composed the musical score for Man in the Vault?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Man in the Vault was composed by Henry Vars.

Is Man in the Vault based on a book or true story?

Man in the Vault is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Gruber".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Man in the Vault?

Man in the Vault holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).