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The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1940 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1940, The Man Who Wouldn't Talk is a drama and krimi film directed by David Burton, running about 74 minutes. “WHO is the man without a past?... WHAT secret sealed his lips?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A man involved in a crime (Nolan) kills his key witness by mistake and resigns himself to death. He changes his name so as not to harm his family. The law is not content with his explanation, however.

Who’s in it. The Man Who Wouldn't Talk stars Lloyd Nolan as Joe Monday, Jean Rogers as Alice Stetson, Richard Clarke as Steve Phillips and Onslow Stevens as Frederick Keller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Man Who Wouldn't Talk has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Wouldn't Talk page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Wouldn't Talk tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch The Man Who Wouldn't Talk (1940)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Wouldn't Talk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Man Who Wouldn't Talk worth watching?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and krimi. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk stars Lloyd Nolan, Jean Rogers, Richard Clarke, Onslow Stevens and Eric Blore.
When was The Man Who Wouldn't Talk released?
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.