The MacKintosh Man
1973, English. Directed by John Huston.
Only MacKintosh can save them now - and MacKintosh is dead!
A member of British Intelligence assumes a fictitious criminal identity and allows himself to be caught, imprisoned, and freed in order to infiltrate a spy organization and expose a traitor; only, someone finds him out and exposes him to the gang...
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The MacKintosh Man
The MacKintosh Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- John HustonDirector
- Paul NewmanJoseph Rearden
- Dominique SandaMrs. Smith
- James MasonSir George Wheeler
- Harry AndrewsMackintosh
- Ian BannenRonald Slade
- Michael HordernBrown
- Nigel PatrickSoames-Trevelyan
- Peter VaughanInspector Brunskill
- Roland CulverThe Judge
- Percy HerbertTaafe
- Robert LangJack Summers
- Jenny RunacreGerda
Details
- Released
- 1 August 1973
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Ireland
- Written by
- Walter Hill, William Fairchild, Gerald Hanley
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What The MacKintosh Man is based on
The MacKintosh Man is based on The Freedom Trap (1971) by Desmond Bagley, published by William Collins, Sons.
1971
The Freedom Trap
By Desmond Bagley
Published by William Collins, Sons
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The MacKintosh Man: quick answers
Is The MacKintosh Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The MacKintosh Man?
The MacKintosh Man runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does The MacKintosh Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The MacKintosh Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The MacKintosh Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The MacKintosh Man is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The MacKintosh Man on?
The MacKintosh Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The MacKintosh Man?
If you liked The MacKintosh Man, try The Courier, The Amateur, Inheritance.
Who directed The MacKintosh Man?
The MacKintosh Man (1973) was directed by John Huston and stars Paul Newman, Dominique Sanda, James Mason.
What is The MacKintosh Man based on?
The MacKintosh Man is based on The Freedom Trap (1971) by Desmond Bagley, published by William Collins, Sons.