Man on a String
Synopsis
A government agent, out to destroy a crime ring, finds himself in the middle of a mob war.
Top Cast
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Christopher George
Lieutenant Pete King
William Schallert
William Connaught
Michael Baseleon
Mickey Brown
Keith Carradine
Danny Brown
Joel Grey
Big Joe Brown
Kitty Winn
Angela Canyon
Paul Hampton
Cowboy
Jack Warden
Jake Moniker
Barry Russo
Carlo Buglione (as John Duke Russo)
Jack Bernardi
Counterman
Lincoln Demyan
Billy Prescott
Bob Golden
Motor Officer
Jerome Guardino
Scarred Man
Carolyn Nelson
Anita
James B. Sikking
Pipe Smoker
Richard Yniguez
Officer Jack
Garry Walberg
Sergeant
Jack R. Clinton
Inmate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- Morton Stevens
- Original Title
- Man on a String
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Screen Gems Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Ben Maddow
Morton Stevens
Edward Rosson
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Sargent
Director
Ben Maddow
Writer
Morton Stevens
Original Music Composer
Edward Rosson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man on a String
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Man on a String about?
A government agent, out to destroy a crime ring, finds himself in the middle of a mob war.
Who directed Man on a String?
Man on a String was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Man on a String?
The principal cast of Man on a String includes Christopher George, William Schallert, Michael Baseleon, Keith Carradine, Joel Grey.
When was Man on a String released and how long is it?
Man on a String was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Man on a String?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man on a String was composed by Morton Stevens.