The Man from Nowhere (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1937, The Man from Nowhere is a drama film directed by Pierre Chenal, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Mathias Pascal, saddled with a stupid wife and a nagging mother-in-law, leaves home and is extremely lucky at several gambling resorts. He returns home and discovers that a drowned man, fished out of the river, bears an uncanny likeness to him and is being buried by his family as him. This, to him, is a pleasant turn of events and he goes to Rome, where he falls in love with Louise Paleari. Count Papiano, a jealous suitor of Louise's, threatens him with arrest unless he produces credentials to prove his identity.
Who’s in it. The Man from Nowhere stars Pierre Blanchar as Mathias Pascal / Adrien Meis, Isa Miranda as Louise Paleari, Robert Le Vigan as Le comte Papiano and Ginette Leclerc as Romilda Pescatore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Man from Nowhere 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 from Nowhere page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Nowhere tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Nowhere (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Nowhere change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Nowhere worth watching?
- The Man from Nowhere holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Nowhere?
- The Man from Nowhere stars Pierre Blanchar, Isa Miranda, Robert Le Vigan, Ginette Leclerc and Catherine Fonteney.