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Man on a String

Man on a String

Man on a String
1960 1h 32m6.1

Man on a String

“The sensational spy story that actually happened!”

CrimeDramaThriller
6.1

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U.S. spies catch a Moscow-born U.S. citizen helping spies, and they force him to counterspy.

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DirectorAndré de Toth
ScreenplayJohn H. Kafka, Virginia Shaler
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 25, 1960
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 32m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 6.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.2 / 10
Votes7
GenresCrime, Drama, Thriller
StudioRD-DR Productions, Columbia Pictures
Man on a String
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Photos2

Cast

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

Boris Mitrov

Kerwin Mathews

Kerwin Mathews

Bob Avery

Colleen Dewhurst

Colleen Dewhurst

Helen Benson

Alexander Scourby

Alexander Scourby

Colonel Vadja Kubelov

Glenn Corbett

Glenn Corbett

Frank Sanford

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Hanna Landy

Bess Harris

Vladimir Sokoloff

Vladimir Sokoloff

Papa of Boris Mitrov

Friedrich Joloff

Friedrich Joloff

Gen. Nikolai Chapayev

Holger Hagen

Holger Hagen

Hans Grünwald

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Reginald Pasch

Otto Bergman

Eva Pflug

Eva Pflug

Tanja Rosnova

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Richard Kendrick

Inspector Jenkins

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Ed Prentiss

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Bob Iller

Carl Jaffe

Carl Jaffe

Michael Mellinger

Michael Mellinger

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Clete Roberts

Narrator (voice)

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

James T. Callahan

James T. Callahan

Lisa Golm

Lisa Golm

Ted Knight

Ted Knight

Eve McVeagh

Eve McVeagh

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Frequently Asked Questions about Man on a String

Where can I watch Man on a String?

Man on a String (1960) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Man on a String about?

U.S. spies catch a Moscow-born U.S. citizen helping spies, and they force him to counterspy.

Who directed Man on a String?

Man on a String (1960) was directed by André de Toth. The film is a Crime, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 32m, rated 6.1/10.

How long is Man on a String?

Man on a String runs 1h 32m (92 minutes total). Audience rating: 6.1/10 from 7 votes. Genre: Crime, Drama.

Is Man on a String worth watching?

Man on a String is rated 6.1/10 by 7 viewers — decent with mixed reception. A good pick for Crime and Drama fans.