Man on a String
1972, English. Directed by Joseph Sargent.
A government agent, out to destroy a crime ring, finds himself in the middle of a mob war.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Joseph SargentDirector
- Christopher GeorgeLieutenant Pete King
- William SchallertWilliam Connaught
- Michael BaseleonMickey Brown
- Keith CarradineDanny Brown
- Joel GreyBig Joe Brown
- Kitty WinnAngela Canyon
- Paul HamptonCowboy
- Jack WardenJake Moniker
- Barry RussoCarlo Buglione (as John Duke Russo)
- Jack BernardiCounterman
- Lincoln DemyanBilly Prescott
- Bob GoldenMotor Officer
Details
- Released
- 18 February 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Maddow
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How long is Man on a String?
Man on a String runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Man on a String have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Man on a String on?
Man on a String isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man on a String?
If you liked Man on a String, try Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Riddled with Deceit: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery.
Who directed Man on a String?
Man on a String (1972) was directed by Joseph Sargent and stars Christopher George, William Schallert, Michael Baseleon.