Movie: The Man in the Road

Top 10 Billed Cast

Derek Farr
Derek Farr

Ivan Mason / Dr. James Paxton

Ella Raines
Ella Raines

Rhona Ellison

Donald Wolfit
Donald Wolfit

Prof. Cattrell

Lisa Daniely
Lisa Daniely

Nurse Mitzi

Bruce Beeby
Bruce Beeby

Dr. Manning

Russell Napier
Russell Napier

Scotland Yard Supt. Davidson

Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack

Dr. Kelly

Frederick Piper
Frederick Piper

Medwood Inspector Hayman

Karl Stepanek
Karl Stepanek

Dmitri Balinkev

Alfred Maron
Alfred Maron

Ambulance Driver

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  • Overview

    A brilliant scientist who has lost his memory is hunted by Communist agents out to obtain a secret formula.

  • Release Date

    1956-03-01

  • Average

    7

  • Rating:

    3.5 starts
  • Tagline

    Would his captive mind betray his secret?

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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