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Release Year1951
Runtime1h 25m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationU
GenresComedy, Science Fiction
Votes212
DirectorAlexander Mackendrick
WritersRoger MacDougall, John Dighton, Alexander Mackendrick
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Man in the White Suit
About The Man in the White Suit
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
Directed by Alexander Mackendrick, The Man in the White Suit leans on a strong ensemble — Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker — 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 comedy titles of 1951.
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