Man Afraid

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Man Afraid

"The most terrifying suspense your heart has ever felt!"

1957

1h 24m

5.8(4 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

Overview

A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.

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Cast & Crew

29 members

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George Nader

Reverend David Collins

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Phyllis Thaxter

Lisa Collins

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Tim Hovey

Michael Collins

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Eduard Franz

Carl Simmons

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Harold J. Stone

Lieutenant Marlin

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Judson Pratt

Wilbur Fletcher

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Reta Shaw

Nurse Willis

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Tom Nolan

Ronnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)

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Mabel Albertson

Maggie

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Martin Milner

Shep Hamilton

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Mason Curry

Bit Role (uncredited)

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John Damler

Reporter (uncredited)

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Troy Donahue

Reporter (uncredited)

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Paul Engle

Boy in Taylor Shop (uncredited)

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William Henry

Reporter (uncredited)

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Bob Herron

Frankie Simmons - Burglar (uncredited)

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Shep Houghton

Bit Role (uncredited)

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Jess Kirkpatrick

Ring Announcer (uncredited)

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William Meader

News Photographer (uncredited)

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Vance Meadows

Boy (uncredited)

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Ralph Montgomery

Policeman (uncredited)

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Scotty Morrow

Boy (uncredited)

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Regis Parton

Bit Role (uncredited)

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House Peters Jr.

Detective (uncredited)

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Terry Rangno

Bucky Solano (uncredited)

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Alan Reynolds

Bit Role (uncredited)

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Rickie Sorensen

Danny (uncredited)

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Aline Towne

Mrs. Wilber Fletcher (uncredited)

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Rod Williams

Plainclothesman (uncredited)

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