The Man Who Had Influence (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1950, The Man Who Had Influence is a drama film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Business mogul's son David Grant uses his father's power to extricate himself from problems - until implication in a woman's death tests David's willingness to avoid responsibility.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Had Influence stars Stanley Ridges as J. C. Grant, Robert Sterling as David Grant, Eva Marie Saint as David's Cafe Guest (as Eve Marie Saint) and King Calder as Jim O'Rourke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Man Who Had Influence sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Had Influence page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man Who Had Influence 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 Had Influence (1950)?
- In US, The Man Who Had Influence is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Had Influence worth watching?
- The Man Who Had Influence holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Had Influence?
- The Man Who Had Influence stars Stanley Ridges, Robert Sterling, Eva Marie Saint, King Calder and Anne Bancroft.
- When was The Man Who Had Influence released?
- The Man Who Had Influence was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.