Man Against Crime (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Series · ★ 7.5
Released in 1949, Man Against Crime is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. Man Against Crime, one of the first television programs about private eyes, ran on CBS, the DuMont Television Network and NBC from October 7, 1949 to August 26, 1956. The show was created by Lawrence Klee and Paul Alter and was broadcast live until 1952. It was also directed by Paul Alter. The series was one of the few television programs ever to have been simulcast on more than one network: the program aired on both NBC and DuMont during the 1953-1954 television season.
Who’s in it. Man Against Crime stars Ralph Bellamy as Mike Barnett, Gloria McGehee as Ella Weaver, Margaret Hamilton as Mrs. Barker and Carole Mathews as Betty Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Man Against Crime has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Pure Flix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Against Crime page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Against Crime tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Against Crime (1949)?
- In US, Man Against Crime is available to stream on Pure Flix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man Against Crime worth watching?
- Man Against Crime holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Man Against Crime?
- Man Against Crime stars Ralph Bellamy, Gloria McGehee, Margaret Hamilton, Carole Mathews and Robert Middleton.
- When was Man Against Crime released?
- Man Against Crime was released in 1949.