Manpower (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1941, Manpower is a drama and crime film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 104 minutes. “Raft and Robinson are at the brawling point!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hank McHenry and Johnny Marshall work as power company linesmen. Hank is injured in an accident and subsequently promoted to foreman of the gang. Tensions start to show in the road crew as rivalry between Hank and Johnny increases.
Who’s in it. Manpower stars Edward G. Robinson as Hank McHenry, Marlene Dietrich as Fay Duval, George Raft as Johnny Marshall and Alan Hale as Jumbo Wells, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Manpower 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 Manpower page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manpower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manpower (1941)?
- In US, Manpower 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 Manpower worth watching?
- Manpower holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Manpower?
- Manpower stars Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, George Raft, Alan Hale and Frank McHugh.
- When was Manpower released?
- Manpower was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.