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IMDb195552mUnited States of America

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).

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

Director

Robert Mulligan, Hal Tulchin

Screenplay & Story

Robert Alan Aurthur

Producers

Gordon Duff

Department Leadership Roster

Robert Mulligan

Robert Mulligan

Director

Hal Tulchin

Director

Robert Alan Aurthur

Writer

Gordon Duff

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Man Is Ten Feet Tall.

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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.