The Unknown Man
“Shocking! Revealing! Timely!”
Synopsis
A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.
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The Unknown Man 1951 Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-01-02
Top Cast
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Walter Pidgeon
Dwight Bradley Masen
Ann Harding
Stella Masen
Barry Sullivan
Joe Bucknor
Keefe Brasselle
Rudi Wallchek
Lewis Stone
James V. Hulbrook
Eduard Franz
Andrew Jason Layford
Richard Anderson
Bob Masen
Dawn Addams
Ellie Fansworth
Philip Ober
Wayne Kellwin
Konstantin Shayne
Peter Hulderman
Mari Blanchard
Sally Tever
Don Beddoe
Fingerprint Man
John Maxwell
Doctor Palmer
Robert B. Williams
Deputy
Mae Clarke
Stella's Friend (uncredited)
Ed Haskett
Trial Spectator (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
(uncredited)
John Alvin
Photographer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cincinnati, Ohio
Festival / Special Debut
November 16, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- George Froeschel, Ronald Millar
- Original Score
- Conrad Salinger
- Original Title
- The Unknown Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
George Froeschel, Ronald Millar
Conrad Salinger
William C. Mellor
Ben Lewis
Robert Thomsen
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Salinger
Original Music Composer
Ben Lewis
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Richard Thorpe
Director
Robert Thomsen
Producer
George Froeschel
Screenplay
Ronald Millar
Screenplay
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unknown Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unknown Man about?
A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.
Who directed The Unknown Man?
The Unknown Man was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Unknown Man?
The principal cast of The Unknown Man includes Walter Pidgeon, Ann Harding, Barry Sullivan, Keefe Brasselle, Lewis Stone.
When was The Unknown Man released and how long is it?
The Unknown Man was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Unknown Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Unknown Man was composed by Conrad Salinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Unknown Man?
The Unknown Man holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).