Man Afraid
1957, English. Directed by Harry Keller.
The most terrifying suspense your heart has ever felt!
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Harry KellerDirector
- George NaderReverend David Collins
- Phyllis ThaxterLisa Collins
- Tim HoveyMichael Collins
- Eduard FranzCarl Simmons
- Harold J. StoneLieutenant Marlin
- Judson PrattWilbur Fletcher
- Reta ShawNurse Willis
- Tom NolanRonnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)
- Mabel AlbertsonMaggie
- Martin MilnerShep Hamilton
- Mason CurryBit Role (uncredited)
- John DamlerReporter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 April 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Herb Meadow, Daniel B. Ullman
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Man Afraid runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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Who directed Man Afraid?
Man Afraid (1957) was directed by Harry Keller and stars George Nader, Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey.