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Man Afraid
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Man Afraid

Apr 4, 1957
1h 24m
★ 5.8

The most terrifying suspense your heart has ever felt!

Overview

A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.

Genres

Crime
Drama
Thriller

Production Companies

Universal International Pictures

Man Afraid Trailers

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Cast

George Nader

Reverend David Collins

George Nader

Phyllis Thaxter

Lisa Collins

Phyllis Thaxter

Tim Hovey

Michael Collins

Tim Hovey

Eduard Franz

Carl Simmons

Eduard Franz

Harold J. Stone

Lieutenant Marlin

Harold J. Stone

Judson Pratt

Wilbur Fletcher

Judson Pratt

Reta Shaw

Nurse Willis

Reta Shaw

Tom Nolan

Ronnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)

Tom Nolan

Mabel Albertson

Maggie

Mabel Albertson

Martin Milner

Shep Hamilton

Martin Milner

Mason Curry

Bit Role (uncredited)

Mason Curry

John Damler

Reporter (uncredited)

John Damler

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