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The Green Man (1956)

Movie ★ 7.0 80 min

Comedy Crime

Unknown to everyone but his shady Middle Eastern bosses, watchmaker Hawkins is actually a professional hired assassin with a predilection for killing his targets with bombs. After disposing of a dictator and millionaire, Hawkins is assigned to kill a politician who is heading to a remote hotel, The Green Man, for a secret tryst with his secretary. There, however, Hawkins' plot is discovered by vacuum salesman William Blake, who determines to stop him.

Robert Day Director Basil Dearden Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 21, 1956
Runtime
80 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0050456
Language
Studio
Grenadier Films

Themes

Cast

Alastair Sim Alastair Sim Hawkins George Cole George Cole William Blake Terry-Thomas Terry-Thomas Charles Boughtflower Jill Adams Jill Adams Ann Vincent Raymond Huntley Raymond Huntley Sir Gregory Upshott Colin Gordon Colin Gordon Reginald Willoughby-Cruft Avril Angers Avril Angers Marigold John Chandos John Chandos McKechnie Eileen Moore Eileen Moore Joan Wood Arthur Brough Arthur Brough Landlord Dora Bryan Dora Bryan Lily Richard Wattis Richard Wattis Doctor Alexander Gauge Alexander Gauge Chairman Cyril Chamberlain Cyril Chamberlain Sergeant Bassett Vivien Wood Leader of Trio Marie Burke Marie Burke Felicity Lucy Griffiths Lucy Griffiths Annabel Arthur Lowe Arthur Lowe Radio Salesman

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Green Man about?
Unknown to everyone but his shady Middle Eastern bosses, watchmaker Hawkins is actually a professional hired assassin with a predilection for killing his targets with bombs. After disposing of a dictator and millionaire, Hawkins is assigned to kill a politician who is heading to a remote hotel, The Green Man, for a secret tryst with his secretary. There, however, Hawkins' plot is discovered by vacuum salesman William Blake, who determines to stop him.
Who directed The Green Man?
The Green Man was directed by Robert Day, Basil Dearden.
Who stars in The Green Man?
The Green Man stars Alastair Sim, George Cole, Terry-Thomas, Jill Adams.
When was The Green Man released?
The Green Man is a 1956 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch The Green Man?
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