

The Man from Nowhere
1975, English. Directed by James Hill.
The Man from Nowhere is a beautifully told Victorian gothic thriller from acclaimed director James Hill. Young orphan Alice has been invited by her rich uncle to live in his country mansion but she soon finds herself persecuted by the apparent visitations of an unsettling stranger. Who is this man from nowhere and just why is he tying to scare her away?
- Runtime
- 0h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Man from Nowhere is streaming on BFI Player in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1975
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Tully
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The Man from Nowhere runs 59 minutes (0h 59m).
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Which OTT platform is The Man from Nowhere on?
The Man from Nowhere is streaming on BFI Player in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man from Nowhere?
If you liked The Man from Nowhere, try Brand Upon the Brain!, Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery, Donovan's Echo.
Who directed The Man from Nowhere?
The Man from Nowhere (1975) was directed by James Hill and stars Sarah Hollis Andrews, Ronald Adam, Anthony McCaffery.