The Unknown Man (1951)

Name: The Unknown Man
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1951
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Walter Pidgeon, Ann Harding, Barry Sullivan, Keefe Brasselle, Lewis Stone

1h 26m United States of America

Crime Drama

Plot

A principled lawyer finds himself grappling with a moral dilemma when he uncovers evidence that his recently acquitted client is actually guilty. Driven by his commitment to justice, he struggles with the implications of his role in the case and the impact on the legal system. As he wrestles with his conscience, the lawyer must decide whether to uphold the law or confront the unsettling truth, ultimately questioning the very foundations of his profession and the limits of his integrity. The tension escalates as he navigates this precarious situation.

Cast

Walter Pidgeon Ann Harding Barry Sullivan Keefe Brasselle Lewis Stone Eduard Franz Richard Anderson Dawn Addams Philip Ober Konstantin Shayne Mari Blanchard Don Beddoe John Maxwell Robert B. Williams Mae Clarke