The Midnight Man (1974) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1974 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1974, The Midnight Man is a thriller and mystère film directed by Burt Lancaster, running about 119 minutes. “The Ex-con. The Hippie. The Senator. The Pervert. The Lesbian. The Professor. The Sheriff. The Sadist. One of them is a murderer. All of them make the most fascinating murder mystery in years” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-convict, and ex-cop, finds himself in the midst of drama as a murder, of a female student, is commited at the university where he works as a night watchman. He is reluctantly drawn into the criminal investigation and eventually becomes a suspect in the case. Will he be able to find the real murderer and clear his own name, or not?
Who’s in it. The Midnight Man stars Burt Lancaster as Jim Slade, Susan Clark as Linda Thorpe, Cameron Mitchell as Quartz Willinger and Morgan Woodward as Philip Clayborne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Midnight Man 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 Midnight Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Midnight Man tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The Midnight Man (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Midnight Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Midnight Man worth watching?
- The Midnight Man holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystère. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Midnight Man?
- The Midnight Man stars Burt Lancaster, Susan Clark, Cameron Mitchell, Morgan Woodward and Harris Yulin.
- When was The Midnight Man released?
- The Midnight Man was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.