Man in the Middle (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1964, Man in the Middle is a drama and war film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 93 minutes. “The most unusual chain of events that ever held your emotions at gun point.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a remote jungle outpost in the Far Eastern theater of World War II, a hotheaded American soldier murders an allied British sergeant in cold blood. Stalwart American Lt. Colonel Barney Adams (Mitchum) is dispatched to defend him in the ensuing court martial. But when Lt. Adams starts encountering roadblocks in his search for evidence, and his key witnesses start disappearing one after another, he soon realizes he's merely a pawn in a mysterious conspiracy that could extend to the highest levels of military power.
Who’s in it. Man in the Middle stars Robert Mitchum as Lt. Col. Barney Adams, France Nuyen as Kate Davray, Barry Sullivan as General Kempton and Trevor Howard as Major Kensington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Man in the Middle 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 in the Middle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man in the Middle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man in the Middle (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Man in the Middle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Man in the Middle worth watching?
- Man in the Middle holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man in the Middle?
- Man in the Middle stars Robert Mitchum, France Nuyen, Barry Sullivan, Trevor Howard and Keenan Wynn.
- When was Man in the Middle released?
- Man in the Middle was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.