

Man in the Shadow
“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.
Where to watch Man in the Shadow in United States
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Where is Man in the Shadow streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies, Pluto TV | — |
About Man in the Shadow
Man in the Shadow is a 1957 English-language thriller, drama and western film directed by Jack Arnold. The cast is led by Jeff Chandler, Orson Welles, Colleen Miller. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Man in the Shadow was produced by Universal International Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 12, 1957, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Writers
- Gene L. Coon
- Release date
- December 12, 1957
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal International Pictures
Man in the Shadow cast & crew
Man in the Shadow was directed by Jack Arnold and written by Gene L. Coon.
The cast features Jeff Chandler as Ben Sadler, Orson Welles as Virgil Renchler, Colleen Miller as Skippy Renchler, Ben Alexander as Ab Begley, Barbara Lawrence as Helen Sadler, and John Larch as Ed Yates.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Arthur E. Arling and it was produced by Albert Zugsmith.
Is Man in the Shadow worth watching?
Man in the Shadow holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 51 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, drama, and western, Man in the Shadow is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Man in the Shadow
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Cast of Man in the Shadow

Jeff Chandler
Ben Sadler

Orson Welles
Virgil Renchler

Colleen Miller
Skippy Renchler

Ben Alexander
Ab Begley

Barbara Lawrence
Helen Sadler

John Larch
Ed Yates

James Gleason
Hank James

Royal Dano
Aiken Clay

Paul Fix
Herb Parker

Leo Gordon
Chet Huneker

Martín Garralaga
Jesus Cisneros
Mario Siletti
Tony Santoro
Man in the Shadow — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Man in the Shadow in United States?
Man in the Shadow is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Man in the Shadow in?
Man in the Shadow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Man in the Shadow?
Man in the Shadow runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Man in the Shadow rated?
Man in the Shadow is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 51 ratings.











