Movie
Man in the Shadow
THIS WAS THE NIGHT WHEN THE LAW TURNED LAWLESS...to win back the justice a town had betrayed!
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Man in the Shadow opened in theaters January 22, 1958. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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More about Man in the Shadow
Cast
Jeff ChandlerBen Sadler
Orson WellesVirgil Renchler
Colleen MillerSkippy Renchler
Ben AlexanderAb Begley
Barbara LawrenceHelen Sadler
John LarchEd Yates
James GleasonHank James
Royal DanoAiken ClayCredits
- Directed by
- Jack Arnold
- Written by
- Gene L. Coon
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
Universal International PicturesUnited States