The Man in the White Suit

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19511h 25m6.9(215 votes)

ComedyScience Fiction

Synopsis

The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix the…

The Man in the White Suit (1951) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Alexander Mackendrick. It stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, and Cecil Parker. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 215 votes.

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Director

Alexander Mackendrick

Cast

Alec Guinness

Sidney Stratton

Joan Greenwood

Daphne Birnley

Cecil Parker

Alan Birnley

Michael Gough

Michael Corland

Ernest Thesiger

Sir John Kierlaw

Vida Hope

Bertha

Howard Marion-Crawford

Cranford

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Who stars in The Man in the White Suit?

The Man in the White Suit stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, and Michael Gough, and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

How long is The Man in the White Suit?

The Man in the White Suit has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.

When did The Man in the White Suit come out?

The Man in the White Suit was released in 1951.

What genre is The Man in the White Suit?

The Man in the White Suit is a comedy and science fiction film.

Is The Man in the White Suit worth watching?

The Man in the White Suit holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.