The Man with a Cloak (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1951, The Man with a Cloak is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Fletcher Markle, running about 84 minutes. “What strange hold did this man have over the lives of these two beautiful women ?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 19th-century New York, this mystery begins when a Frenchwoman shows up at the home of one of Napoleon's former marshals. The alcoholic man is badly crippled and slowly dying, but this doesn't stop the forthright lady from pushing him to change his will to include his estranged grandson so that he can help out the struggling French Republic. Unfortunately, the dying man's conniving housekeeper and butler, already planning murder to get the money themselves, overhear her and begin plotting her demise.
Who’s in it. The Man with a Cloak stars Joseph Cotten as Dupin, Barbara Stanwyck as Lorna Bounty, Louis Calhern as Charles Theverner and Leslie Caron as Madeline Minot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Man with a Cloak has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man with a Cloak page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man with a Cloak tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man with a Cloak (1951)?
- In US, The Man with a Cloak is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man with a Cloak worth watching?
- The Man with a Cloak holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man with a Cloak?
- The Man with a Cloak stars Joseph Cotten, Barbara Stanwyck, Louis Calhern, Leslie Caron and Joe De Santis.
- When was The Man with a Cloak released?
- The Man with a Cloak was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.