The Man Who Dared (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1946, The Man Who Dared is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by John Sturges, running about 66 minutes. “SHE SENT HIM TO THE GALLOWS...then risked everything to save him for herself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A crusading reporter plans his own arrest and conviction for first degree murder, trying to show that the death sentence should be outlawed when based on circumstantial evidence alone, but his plan goes awry.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Dared stars Leslie Brooks as Lorna Claibourne, George Macready as Donald Wayne, Forrest Tucker as Larry James and Charles D. Brown as D. A. Darrell Tyson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man Who Dared has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Dared page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Dared tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Dared (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man Who Dared change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man Who Dared worth watching?
- The Man Who Dared holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man Who Dared?
- The Man Who Dared stars Leslie Brooks, George Macready, Forrest Tucker, Charles D. Brown and Warren Mills.
- When was The Man Who Dared released?
- The Man Who Dared was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.