The Man in the Road
1956, English. Directed by Lance Comfort.
Would his captive mind betray his secret?
A brilliant scientist who has lost his memory is hunted by Communist agents out to obtain a secret formula.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lance ComfortDirector
- Derek FarrIvan Mason / Dr. James Paxton
- Ella RainesRhona Ellison
- Donald WolfitProf. Cattrell
- Lisa DanielyNurse Mitzi
- Bruce BeebyDr. Manning
- Russell NapierScotland Yard Supt. Davidson
- Cyril CusackDr. Kelly
- Frederick PiperMedwood Inspector Hayman
- Karl StepanekDmitri Balinkev
- Alfred MaronAmbulance Driver
- John WelshGeorge White - the Gamekeeper
- Olive SloaneMrs. Lemmin - the Landlady
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1956
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Guy Morgan
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How long is The Man in the Road?
The Man in the Road runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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Which OTT platform is The Man in the Road on?
The Man in the Road isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 March 1956. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man in the Road?
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Who directed The Man in the Road?
The Man in the Road (1956) was directed by Lance Comfort and stars Derek Farr, Ella Raines, Donald Wolfit.