Man Above Men
Synopsis
Max Glanville, a judge whose attention wanders throughout a trial for criminal assault, makes an error in the sentence - which he has to correct. The judge sees himself as a protector of democracy, but his daughter, Susan, regards him as the greatest living argument for euthanasia.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hare
- Original Title
- Man Above Men
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Clarke
David Hare
Mark Shivas
Department Leadership Roster
David Hare
Writer
Alan Clarke
Director
Mark Shivas
Producer
Fanny Taylor
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What is Man Above Men about?
Max Glanville, a judge whose attention wanders throughout a trial for criminal assault, makes an error in the sentence - which he has to correct. The judge sees himself as a protector of democracy, but his daughter, Susan, regards him as the greatest living argument for euthanasia.
Who directed Man Above Men?
Man Above Men was directed by Alan Clarke.
Who stars in Man Above Men?
The principal cast of Man Above Men includes Alexander Knox, Gwen Watford, John Salthouse, Cheryl Hall.
When was Man Above Men released and how long is it?
Man Above Men was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.