The Fat Man (1951): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1951 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1951, The Fat Man is a thriller, drama, krimi and mystery film directed by William Castle, running about 78 minutes. “DANGER UNDER THE BIG TOP!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A innocent dentist is murdered and the only apparent motive seems to be to steal a set of dental x-rays. To the police it looks like an accident, but private eye Brad Runyan thinks there's more to it.
Who’s in it. The Fat Man stars J. Scott Smart as Brad Runyan, Julie London as Pat Boyd, Rock Hudson as Roy Clark and Clinton Sundberg as Bill Norton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Fat Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fat Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fat Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Fat Man (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fat Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Fat Man worth watching?
- The Fat Man holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, krimi and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fat Man?
- The Fat Man stars J. Scott Smart, Julie London, Rock Hudson, Clinton Sundberg and Jayne Meadows.
- When was The Fat Man released?
- The Fat Man was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.