Nothing But a Man
“Nothing But a Man has the violence, passion, tenderness of a Negro man and a girl in a smoldering southern town!”
Synopsis
Railroad laborer Duff Anderson struggles to maintain his dignity and marriage to a preacher's daughter in the racially segregated South.
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Nothing but a Man (1964) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-11
Top Cast
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Ivan Dixon
Duff Anderson
Abbey Lincoln
Josie
Julius Harris
Will Anderson
Gloria Foster
Lee
Martin Priest
Mill Worker
Leonard Parker
Frankie
Yaphet Kotto
Jocko
Stanley Greene
Rev. Dawson
Helen Lounck
Effie Simms
Helene Arrindell
Doris
Walter Wilson
Car Owner
Milton Williams
Pop
Mel Stewart
Riddick
Marshal Tompkin
Revivalist
Alfred Puryear
Barney
Ed Rowan
Willie
Tom Ligon
Teenager
William Jordan
Teenager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Lausanne Underground Film & Music Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 9, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Roemer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Roemer, Robert M. Young
- Original Score
- Wilbur Kirk
- Original Title
- Nothing But a Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9K
- Production Studios
- Nothing But a Man Company, DuArt Film and Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Roemer
Michael Roemer, Robert M. Young
Wilbur Kirk
Robert M. Young
Luke Bennett
Robert Rubin, Robert M. Young, Michael Roemer
Department Leadership Roster
Luke Bennett
Editor
Michael Roemer
Writer
Robert Rubin
Producer
Robert M. Young
Producer
Michael Roemer
Director
Michael Roemer
Producer
Nancy Ruffing
Costume Design
Robert M. Young
Director of Photography
Robert M. Young
Writer
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 Nothing But a Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Nothing But a Man about?
Railroad laborer Duff Anderson struggles to maintain his dignity and marriage to a preacher's daughter in the racially segregated South.
Who directed Nothing But a Man?
Nothing But a Man was directed by Michael Roemer.
Who stars in Nothing But a Man?
The principal cast of Nothing But a Man includes Ivan Dixon, Abbey Lincoln, Julius Harris, Gloria Foster, Martin Priest.
When was Nothing But a Man released and how long is it?
Nothing But a Man was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Nothing But a Man make at the box office?
Nothing But a Man grossed $9K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Nothing But a Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nothing But a Man was composed by Wilbur Kirk.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nothing But a Man?
Nothing But a Man holds official age classifications: FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).