The Man Beneath (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1919, The Man Beneath is a drama and crime film directed by William Worthington, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The renown Hindu scientist, Dr. Chindi Ashutor, who has conquered plague in India, visits Scotland and falls in love with Kate Erskine, whose sister Mary is engaged to Ashutor's college friend, James Bassett. Although Kate loves Ashutor, she says marriage would make them social outcasts.
Who’s in it. The Man Beneath stars Sessue Hayakawa as Dr. Chindi Ashutor, Helen Jerome Eddy as Kate Erskine, Pauline Curley as Mary Erskine and John Gilbert as James Bassett (as Jack Gilbert), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Man Beneath 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 Man Beneath page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Beneath tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Beneath (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Beneath change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Beneath worth watching?
- The Man Beneath holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Beneath?
- The Man Beneath stars Sessue Hayakawa, Helen Jerome Eddy, Pauline Curley, John Gilbert and Fontaine La Rue.
- When was The Man Beneath released?
- The Man Beneath was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.