The Man
“One guy walks the walk. The other talks and talks. Only one of them can be…”
Synopsis
A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Man 2005 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2006-11-29
Top Cast
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Samuel L. Jackson
Derrick Vann
Eugene Levy
Andy Fiddler
Miguel Ferrer
Agent Peters
Luke Goss
Joey Kane
Susie Essman
Lieutenant Rita Carbone
Anthony Mackie
Booty
Gigi Rice
Susan
Rachael Crawford
Dara Vann
Philip Akin
Internal Affairs Agent
Christopher Murray
Homeless Man
Joel S. Keller
Laptop Guy
John Hemphill
Ted
Kathryn Greenwood
Flight Attendant
Carrie Cain-Sparks
Big Kim
George Ghali
Cab Driver
Leni Parker
Cashier
Matt Cooke
Uniform Cop on PA
Joe Sacco
Rookie
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 17, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$33M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$19.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Les Mayfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Carpenter, Margaret Oberman, Jim Piddock
- Original Score
- John Murphy
- Original Title
- The Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Germany, Turkey, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $33M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.5M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema, Fried Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Les Mayfield
Stephen Carpenter, Margaret Oberman, Jim Piddock
John Murphy
Adam Kane
Jeffrey Wolf, Peter Fandetti
Robert N. Fried, Toby Emmerich, Mathew Hart, Kent Alterman
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Carpenter
Screenplay
Margaret Oberman
Screenplay
Adam Kane
Director of Photography
Jim Piddock
Screenplay
Jeffrey Wolf
Editor
Peter Fandetti
Editor
Robert N. Fried
Producer
Les Mayfield
Director
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Delphine White
Costume Design
Carol Spier
Production Design
Rex Reddick
Stunt Coordinator
Scotty Richards
Stunt Coordinator
John Stoneham Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man about?
A case of mistaken identity forces a Federal agent and a dental supply salesman to team up as they speed through the streets of Detroit to pull off a sting operation and solve the murder of the agent's former partner.
Who directed The Man?
The Man was directed by Les Mayfield.
Who stars in The Man?
The principal cast of The Man includes Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy, Miguel Ferrer, Luke Goss, Susie Essman.
When was The Man released and how long is it?
The Man was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Man?
The Man had a reported production budget of $33M and grossed $13.5M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man was composed by John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man?
The Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).