Man from the Unknown (1939)

While in Bohemia, an American industrialist named Craigs goes missing. In Prague, the police have arrested a man without identification, who bears a striking resemblance to Craigs. The doctor, the secretary, and the hotel staff all claim that he is the industrialist. The man denies this claim. When he learns how harsh and despotic the man he is believed to be is, he agrees to go to London and adopts his new identity.

Director: Martin Frič
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
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Screenplay

Music: Miloš Smatek
Cinematography: Jan Roth
Editing: Jan Kohout
Production: Lloyd-Film
Country: Czechoslovakia
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
More Films by Director: Martin Frič
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Man from the Unknown about?
While in Bohemia, an American industrialist named Craigs goes missing. In Prague, the police have arrested a man without identification, who bears a striking resemblance to Craigs. The doctor, the secretary, and the hotel staff all claim that he is the industrialist. The man denies this claim. When he learns how harsh and despotic the man he is believed to be is, he agrees to go to London and adopts his new identity.
Who directed Man from the Unknown?
Man from the Unknown was directed by Martin Frič.
Who stars in Man from the Unknown?
Man from the Unknown stars Zdeněk Štěpánek, Jiřina Štěpničková, Zvonimir Rogoz, Karel Černý, Karel Dostal, Jaroslav Průcha.
How long is Man from the Unknown?
Man from the Unknown has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Man from the Unknown?
Man from the Unknown is a Drama film.
Where was Man from the Unknown produced?
Man from the Unknown was produced in Czechoslovakia.