Unknown Man's Story (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film

Released in 1951, Unknown Man's Story is a drama and crime film directed by Astrid Henning-Jensen, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Erik Dahl escapes from prison where he is serving a sentence for smuggling. He seeks out his family, but the police have already been there, and he will have to flee. Erik alters their appearance and start a new life as fishmonger in a small town, but he plans to leave the country...
Who’s in it. Unknown Man's Story stars Alfred Maurstad as Erik (Berg) Dahl, Urda Arneberg as Tone, Jørn Ording as Josefsen and Helen Brinchmann as Mona Dahl, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Unknown Man's Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Unknown Man's Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Unknown Man's Story (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Unknown Man's Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Unknown Man's Story?
- Unknown Man's Story stars Alfred Maurstad, Urda Arneberg, Jørn Ording, Helen Brinchmann and Joachim Holst-Jensen.
- When was Unknown Man's Story released?
- Unknown Man's Story was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.