Warn That Man (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1943, Warn That Man is a comedy, thriller and war film directed by Lawrence Huntington, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. At the height of World War II, the Germans discover that a certain British personage is to stay at the country house of Lord Buckley. They devise a plan whereby they will kidnap the real Lord Buckley, and send to England an actor who will masquerade, lie in wait for the visitor with a number of gunmen, and take him back to Germany.
Who’s in it. Warn That Man stars Gordon Harker as Geoge Hawkins, Raymond Lovell as Hausemann / Lord Buckley, Finlay Currie as Captain Andrew Fletcher and Philip Friend as John Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Warn That Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Warn That Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Warn That Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Warn That Man (1943)?
- In GB, Warn That Man is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Warn That Man worth watching?
- Warn That Man holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Warn That Man?
- Warn That Man stars Gordon Harker, Raymond Lovell, Finlay Currie, Philip Friend and Jean Kent.
- When was Warn That Man released?
- Warn That Man was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.