Man on a String (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1960, Man on a String is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by André de Toth, running about 92 minutes. “The sensational spy story that actually happened!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. U.S. spies catch a Moscow-born U.S. citizen helping spies, and they force him to counterspy.
Who’s in it. Man on a String stars Ernest Borgnine as Boris Mitrov, Kerwin Mathews as Bob Avery, Colleen Dewhurst as Helen Benson and Alexander Scourby as Colonel Vadja Kubelov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Man on a String 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 Man on a String page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man on a String tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man on a String (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man on a String change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man on a String worth watching?
- Man on a String holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man on a String?
- Man on a String stars Ernest Borgnine, Kerwin Mathews, Colleen Dewhurst, Alexander Scourby and Glenn Corbett.
- When was Man on a String released?
- Man on a String was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.