Manhandled (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1949, Manhandled is a drama and crime film directed by Lewis R. Foster, running about 97 minutes. “The story of a smiling "Lady Killer" who knew how to "handle" women!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Merle Kramer works as a stenographer for a psychiatrist. She is casually dating Karl Benson, a private eye and former cop. Merle mentions in passing that one of her boss's patients is an author with recurring dreams of murdering his wife, and she includes the fact that the wife owns valuable jewels. When the wife is found murdered in a manner identical to that of her husband's dream, the husband is naturally the prime suspect. But as the investigation of the police and insurance investigator Joe Cooper proceeds, it turns out that several people in the case, including Merle, are not what they seem.
Who’s in it. Manhandled stars Dorothy Lamour as Merl Kramer, Sterling Hayden as Joe Cooper, Dan Duryea as Karl Benson and Irene Hervey as Ruth / Mrs. Alton Bennet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Manhandled has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manhandled page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhandled tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manhandled (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Manhandled change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Manhandled worth watching?
- Manhandled holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Manhandled?
- Manhandled stars Dorothy Lamour, Sterling Hayden, Dan Duryea, Irene Hervey and Phillip Reed.
- When was Manhandled released?
- Manhandled was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.