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The Man Upstairs (1958) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1958 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1958, The Man Upstairs is a drame film directed by Don Chaffey, running about 88 minutes. “A night of shattering suspense” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Peter Watson, souffrant et insomniaque, menace d'autres personnes avec une arme à feu dans sa pension. Après avoir accidentellement blessé Pollen et refusé l'aide de Mme Barnes, la police et un travailleur social s’affrontent afin de savoir comment gérer cet homme armé et confus.

Who’s in it. The Man Upstairs stars Richard Attenborough as Peter Watson, Bernard Lee as Inspector Thompson, Donald Houston as Dr. Sanderson and Dorothy Alison as Mrs. Barnes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Man Upstairs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Upstairs page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Man Upstairs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Man Upstairs (1958)?
In États-Unis, The Man Upstairs is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Man Upstairs worth watching?
The Man Upstairs holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Man Upstairs?
The Man Upstairs stars Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Donald Houston, Dorothy Alison and Patricia Jessel.
When was The Man Upstairs released?
The Man Upstairs was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.