The Midnight Man
1974, English. Directed by Roland Kibbee & Burt Lancaster.
One of them is a murderer. All of them make the most fascinating murder mystery in years.
An ex-convict, and ex-cop, finds himself in the midst of drama as a murder, of a female student, is commited at the university where he works as a night watchman. He is reluctantly drawn into the criminal investigation and eventually becomes a suspect in the case. Will he be able to find the real murderer and clear his own name, or not?
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Roland KibbeeDirector
- Burt LancasterDirector
- Burt LancasterJim Slade
- Susan ClarkLinda Thorpe
- Cameron MitchellQuartz Willinger
- Morgan WoodwardPhilip Clayborne
- Harris YulinSheriff Jack Casey
- Robert QuarryDr. Prichette
- Joan LorringJudy Willinger
- Lawrence DobkinWaldo Mason
- Ed LauterLeroy
- Mills WatsonCash
- Charles TynerEwing
- Catherine BachNatalie Clayborne
Details
- Released
- 7 March 1974
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roland Kibbee, Burt Lancaster
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The Midnight Man: quick answers
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How long is The Midnight Man?
The Midnight Man runs 119 minutes (1h 59m).
Does The Midnight Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Midnight Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Midnight Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Midnight Man is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Midnight Man on?
The Midnight Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Midnight Man?
If you liked The Midnight Man, try Farewell, My Lovely, Tightrope, Night of the Hunted.
Who directed The Midnight Man?
The Midnight Man (1974) was directed by Roland Kibbee and Burt Lancaster and stars Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Cameron Mitchell.