The Fat Man
1951, English. Directed by William Castle.
DANGER UNDER THE BIG TOP!
An innocent dentist is murdered and the only apparent motive seems to be to steal a set of dental x-rays. To the police it looks like an accident, but private eye Brad Runyan thinks there's more to it.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 19 May 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Leonard Lee, Harry Essex
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The Fat Man runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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The Fat Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Fat Man isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fat Man?
If you liked The Fat Man, try Time Without Pity, The Naked City, The Mirror Crack'd.
Who directed The Fat Man?
The Fat Man (1951) was directed by William Castle and stars J. Scott Smart, Julie London, Rock Hudson.