The Man Who Cheated Himself
Seen it?1950 | 81 min | Crime, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Vertigo or Insomnia, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
A veteran homicide detective who has witnessed his socialite girlfriend kill her husband sees his inexperienced brother assigned to the case.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Felix E. Feist
- Lee J. CobbLt. Ed Cullen
- Jane WyattLois Frazer
- John DallAndy Cullen
- Lisa HowardJanet Cullen
- Harlan WardeHoward Frazer
- Tito VuoloPietro Capa
- Charles ArntErnest Quimby (as Charles E. Arnet)
- Marjorie BennettMuriel Quimby
- Alan WellsNito Capa
- Mimi AgugliaMrs. Capa