The Man Upstairs
1958, English. Directed by Don Chaffey.
A night of shattering suspense
The mental breakdown of a guilt-ridden man provides the drama in this fascinating psychological profile starring Richard Attenborough as a scientist who can't live with himself after he accidently kills the brother of his fiancee.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Don ChaffeyDirector
- Richard AttenboroughPeter Watson
- Bernard LeeInspector Thompson
- Donald HoustonDr. Sanderson
- Dorothy AlisonMrs. Barnes
- Patricia JesselMrs. Lawrence
- Virginia MaskellHelen Grey
- Kenneth GriffithPollen
- Alfred BurkeMr. Barnes
- Charles HoustonNicholas
- Maureen ConnellEunice Blair
- Amy DalbyMiss Acres
- Walter HuddSuperintendent
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alun Falconer
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The Man Upstairs runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Man Upstairs is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Man Upstairs on?
The Man Upstairs isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man Upstairs?
If you liked The Man Upstairs, try Inside I'm Dancing, The Quiller Memorandum, Eleanor the Great.
Who directed The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs (1958) was directed by Don Chaffey and stars Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Donald Houston.