

Man in the Shadow
1957-12-12 · 80 min · ★ 6.7
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 ChandlerBen Sadler
Orson WellesVirgil Renchler
Colleen MillerSkippy Renchler
Ben AlexanderAb Begley
Barbara LawrenceHelen Sadler
John LarchEd Yates
James GleasonHank James
Royal DanoAiken Clay
Paul FixHerb Parker
Leo GordonChet Huneker
Martín GarralagaJesus Cisneros
Charles HorvathLen Bookman
William SchallertJim Shaney
Forrest LewisJake Kelley
Harry HarveyDr. Creighton (as Harry Harvey, Sr.)
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