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Directed by Harry Keller, Man Afraid leans on a strong ensemble — George Nader, Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 1957.
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A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.
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