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Man in the Shadow
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Man in the Shadow

1957-12-12 · 80 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller · Drama · Western

In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.

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Directors
Jack Arnold
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeff ChandlerJeff ChandlerBen Sadler
Orson WellesOrson WellesVirgil Renchler
Colleen MillerColleen MillerSkippy Renchler
Ben AlexanderBen AlexanderAb Begley
Barbara LawrenceBarbara LawrenceHelen Sadler
John LarchJohn LarchEd Yates
James GleasonJames GleasonHank James
Royal DanoRoyal DanoAiken Clay
Paul FixPaul FixHerb Parker
Leo GordonLeo GordonChet Huneker
Martín GarralagaMartín GarralagaJesus Cisneros
Mario SilettiTony Santoro
Charles HorvathCharles HorvathLen Bookman
William SchallertWilliam SchallertJim Shaney
Joseph J. GreeneHarry Youngquist
Forrest LewisForrest LewisJake Kelley
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyDr. Creighton (as Harry Harvey, Sr.)
Joe SchneiderJuan Martin
Mort MillsMort MillsGeteman
Wag BlesingTownsman

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