

Man in the Shadow
1957, English. Directed by Jack Arnold.
THIS WAS THE NIGHT WHEN THE LAW TURNED LAWLESS...to win back the justice a town had betrayed!
In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Man in the Shadow
Man in the Shadow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jack ArnoldDirector
- Jeff ChandlerBen Sadler
- Orson WellesVirgil Renchler
- Colleen MillerSkippy Renchler
- Ben AlexanderAb Begley
- Barbara LawrenceHelen Sadler
- John LarchEd Yates
- James GleasonHank James
- Royal DanoAiken Clay
- Paul FixHerb Parker
- Leo GordonChet Huneker
- Martín GarralagaJesus Cisneros
- Mario SilettiTony Santoro
Details
- Released
- 12 December 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gene L. Coon
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Man in the Shadow: quick answers
Is Man in the Shadow worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man in the Shadow?
Man in the Shadow runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Man in the Shadow have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man in the Shadow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man in the Shadow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Man in the Shadow is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Man in the Shadow on?
Man in the Shadow isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man in the Shadow?
If you liked Man in the Shadow, try Bad Day at Black Rock, No Name on the Bullet, Frontera.
Who directed Man in the Shadow?
Man in the Shadow (1957) was directed by Jack Arnold and stars Jeff Chandler, Orson Welles, Colleen Miller.