The Fat Man
“DANGER UNDER THE BIG TOP!”
Synopsis
A innocent dentist is murdered and the only apparent motive seems to be to steal a set of dental x-rays. To the police it looks like an accident, but private eye Brad Runyan thinks there's more to it.
Top Cast
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J. Scott Smart
Brad Runyan
Julie London
Pat Boyd
Rock Hudson
Roy Clark
Clinton Sundberg
Bill Norton
Jayne Meadows
Jane Adams
John Russell
Gene Gordon
Jerome Cowan
L.t. Stark
Emmett Kelly
Ed Deets
Lucille Barkley
Lola Gordon
Robert Osterloh
Fletcher
Harry Lewis
Happy Stevens
Teddy Hart
Shifty
Tristram Coffin
Missing Persons Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buffalo, NY
Festival / Special Debut
May 19, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Lee, Harry Essex
- Original Title
- The Fat Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Leonard Lee, Harry Essex
Irving Glassberg
Edward Curtiss
Aubrey Schenck
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Lee
Screenplay
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
William Castle
Director
Aubrey Schenck
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Harry Essex
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fat Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fat Man about?
A innocent dentist is murdered and the only apparent motive seems to be to steal a set of dental x-rays. To the police it looks like an accident, but private eye Brad Runyan thinks there's more to it.
Who directed The Fat Man?
The Fat Man was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in The Fat Man?
The principal cast of The Fat Man includes J. Scott Smart, Julie London, Rock Hudson, Clinton Sundberg, Jayne Meadows.
When was The Fat Man released and how long is it?
The Fat Man was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fat Man?
The Fat Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).