Man in the Shadow
Seen it?1957 | 80 min | Thriller, Drama, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved True Grit or Hud, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1957: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Arnold
- 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