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Man in the Shadow

Name: Man in the Shadow
Director: Jack Arnold
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Western
Released: 1957-12-12
Cast: Jeff Chandler, Orson Welles, Colleen Miller, Ben Alexander, Barbara Lawrence

ThrillerDramaWestern

In a modern cow town, the powerful ranch owner’s henchmen kill a ranch hand, prompting the sheriff to investigate despite facing strong opposition. He finds an unlikely ally in the rancher's overprotected daughter, but their quest for justice puts them both in danger.

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Cast

Jeff ChandlerOrson WellesColleen MillerBen AlexanderBarbara LawrenceJohn LarchJames GleasonRoyal DanoPaul FixLeo GordonMartín GarralagaMario Siletti

Director

Jack Arnold

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