The Man Upstairs (1958 film)

The Man Upstairs

Original UK quad poster
Directed by Don Chaffey
Produced by Robert Dunbar
Written by Alun Falconer
Robert Dunbar
Don Chaffey
Starring Richard Attenborough
Cinematography Gerald Gibbs
Edited by John Trumper
Release dates
  • 13 February 1961 (1961-02-13)
Running time
88 min.
Country United Kingdom
Language English

The Man Upstairs is a 1958 film directed by Don Chaffey. It stars Richard Attenborough and Bernard Lee.[1] The film was produced by Robert Dunbar for Act Films Ltd.[2]

Plot

Peter Watson, a tenant of an apartment block is troubled with pain and an inability to sleep. He repeatedly tries unsuccessfully to light the gas-fire that requires coins and seeks help from another lodger, artist Nicholas, who is spending the night with his model, and is reluctant to be disturbed. Another neighbour, Pollen calls for police help. The others in the boarding house are awaken by this time, and Mrs. Harris tries to help the mentally confused Watson but he also refuses her help. The police clash with Dr. Sanderson, a welfare worker, who thinks he can take the gun-toting Watson without complications, but when a police sergeant is injured, Police Inspector Thompson is determined to take Watson by force if necessary.

Cast

Critical reception

TV Guide wrote, "a superb performance from Attenborough is at the core of this character study";[3] and The New York Times singled out Alun Falconer's "script, the tight direction by Don Chaffey, and the performances of the principals", and noted, "although they (the performances) do not make "The Man Upstairs" extraordinary, they give this modest effort the sheen of honesty and quality."[4]

References

  1. "The Man Upstairs (1958) - Trailers, Reviews, Synopsis, Showtimes and Cast - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  2. Action! Fifty Years in the Life of a Union. Published: 1983 (UK). Publisher: ACTT. ISBN 0 9508993 0 5. ACT Films Limited - Ralph Bond p81 (producer listed as Robert Dunbar)
  3. "The Man Upstairs". TV Guide.
  4. http://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9800E4D91631EE3BBC4952DFBE668382649EDE
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