The Man Is Armed
“Warning! Violent! Dangerous!”
Synopsis
Crime drama in which a man unknowingly helps a gang pull off a big heist. The gang discovers that the man is more trouble than he is worth and as a result, things don't go as smoothly as planned.
Top Cast
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Dane Clark
Johnny Morrison
May Wynn
Carol Wayne
William Talman
Hackett
Barton MacLane
Det. Lt. Dan Coster
Robert Horton
Dr. Michael Benning
Fredd Wayne
Egan
Richard Benedict
Lew 'Mitch' Mitchell
Richard Reeves
Rutberg
Harry Lewis
Cole
Bobby Jordan
Thorne (as Bob Jordan)
Larry J. Blake
Ray Perkins
Darlene Fields
Terrycloth
John Mitchum
Officer
George Dockstader
Mike Ragan
Elizabeth Slifer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin Adreon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert C. Dennis, Richard H. Landau
- Original Score
- R. Dale Butts
- Original Title
- The Man Is Armed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin Adreon
Robert C. Dennis, Richard H. Landau, Don Martin
R. Dale Butts
Bud Thackery
Tony Martinelli
Department Leadership Roster
Bud Thackery
Director of Photography
Franklin Adreon
Director
R. Dale Butts
Original Music Composer
Tony Martinelli
Editor
Robert C. Dennis
Screenplay
Richard H. Landau
Screenplay
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 Man Is Armed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Is Armed about?
Crime drama in which a man unknowingly helps a gang pull off a big heist. The gang discovers that the man is more trouble than he is worth and as a result, things don't go as smoothly as planned.
Who directed The Man Is Armed?
The Man Is Armed was directed by Franklin Adreon.
Who stars in The Man Is Armed?
The principal cast of The Man Is Armed includes Dane Clark, May Wynn, William Talman, Barton MacLane, Robert Horton.
When was The Man Is Armed released and how long is it?
The Man Is Armed was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Is Armed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Is Armed was composed by R. Dale Butts.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Is Armed?
The Man Is Armed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).