Man in the Vault (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1956, Man in the Vault is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, running about 73 minutes. “Forced Into Crime To Save The Girl He Loved!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A locksmith is pressured into crime when the mob makes him perform an elaborate bank robbery.
Who’s in it. Man in the Vault stars William Campbell as Tommy Dancer, Karen Sharpe as Betty Turner, Anita Ekberg as Flo Randall and Berry Kroeger as Willis Trent, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Man in the Vault has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man in the Vault page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man in the Vault tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man in the Vault (1956)?
- In US, Man in the Vault is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man in the Vault worth watching?
- Man in the Vault holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man in the Vault?
- Man in the Vault stars William Campbell, Karen Sharpe, Anita Ekberg, Berry Kroeger and Paul Fix.
- When was Man in the Vault released?
- Man in the Vault was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.
