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The Man Upstairs

1958Movie1 h 28 minNR

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DecentGoodWatch score

A tense, slow-burning drama movie about the mind.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A night of shattering suspense

The mental breakdown of a guilt-ridden man provides the drama in this fascinating psychological profile starring Richard Attenborough as a scientist who can't live with himself after he accidently kills the brother of his fiancee.

Feels like

Guilt and Redemption
Psychological Breakdown
Post-War Trauma
Internal Conflict
Character Study
Slow Burn
Melancholy Atmosphere
British Cinema

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by: Don Chaffey
Written by: Alun Falconer
Produced by: Robert Dunbar
Music by: Bill Salter

Everyone

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Facts

September 30, 1958 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released: September 30, 1958
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 22 countries