The Unknown Man
Shocking! Revealing! Timely!
1951•1h 26m•
★5.1(14 ratings)
CrimeDrama
Overview
A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.
Director
Richard ThorpeWriters
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Shocking! Revealing! Timely!
A scrupulously honest lawyer discovers that the client he's gotten off was really guilty.
Andrew Jason Layford
The film's tagline is: "Shocking! Revealing! Timely!"
The runtime is 86 minutes (1h 26m).
The film was directed by Richard Thorpe.
The screenplay was written by George Froeschel and Ronald Millar.
The score was composed by Conrad Salinger.
Cinematography was handled by William C. Mellor.
The film features a large ensemble cast of over 71 credited actors.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0044166.
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Mixed
14 votes
The Unknown Man
Released
NR
English
United States of America
