
A Man Is Ten Feet Tall
Synopsis
Axel, secretly AWOL from the army, joins a black waterfront worker in his fight against bigotry. Television film for The Philco Television Playhouse later remade as Edge of the City (1957).
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Mulligan, Hal Tulchin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Alan Aurthur
- Original Title
- A Man Is Ten Feet Tall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Showcase Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Mulligan, Hal Tulchin
Robert Alan Aurthur
Gordon Duff
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Mulligan
Director
Hal Tulchin
Director
Robert Alan Aurthur
Writer
Gordon Duff
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Man Is Ten Feet Tall.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring A Man Is Ten Feet Tall.
1950’s
Classic Cinema
Sidney Poitier
More Like A Man Is Ten Feet Tall
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.












Frequently Asked Questions About A Man Is Ten Feet Tall
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man Is Ten Feet Tall about?
Axel, secretly AWOL from the army, joins a black waterfront worker in his fight against bigotry. Television film for The Philco Television Playhouse later remade as Edge of the City (1957).
Who directed A Man Is Ten Feet Tall?
A Man Is Ten Feet Tall was directed by Robert Mulligan, Hal Tulchin.
Who stars in A Man Is Ten Feet Tall?
The principal cast of A Man Is Ten Feet Tall includes Florence Anglin, Martin Balsam, Joe Comadore, Don Gordon, Joanna Douglas.
When was A Man Is Ten Feet Tall released and how long is it?
A Man Is Ten Feet Tall was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 52m.
