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The Straw Man (1953)

Movie ★ 6.3 74 min

Thriller

A newly married man is convicted of murdering a former lover in his apartment, and sentenced to hang. With a payout on his life worth 20,000 pounds, the insurance company sends an investigator to find out the truth.

Donald Taylor Director Donald Taylor Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 17, 1953
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0284521
Language
Studio
Hedgerley

Cast

Dermot Walsh Dermot Walsh Malcolm "Mal" Farris Clifford Evans Clifford Evans Jeff Howard Lana Morris Lana Morris Ruth Hunter Amy Dalby Lucy Graham Ronald Ward Ronald Ward Clay Rushlow Josephine Stuart Josephine Stuart Miss Ward Peter Williams Peter Williams Inspector Conrad John Forrest John Forrest Johnny Gordon Philip Saville Philip Saville Link Hunter Neal Arden O'Brien Hamlyn Benson Porter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Straw Man about?
A newly married man is convicted of murdering a former lover in his apartment, and sentenced to hang. With a payout on his life worth 20,000 pounds, the insurance company sends an investigator to find out the truth.
Who directed The Straw Man?
The Straw Man was directed by Donald Taylor.
Who stars in The Straw Man?
The Straw Man stars Dermot Walsh, Clifford Evans, Lana Morris, Amy Dalby.
When was The Straw Man released?
The Straw Man is a 1953 thriller film.
Where can I watch The Straw Man?
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