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Man on Fire

1957 1h 35m Drama List
Reviews 25% Audience Score 50+ Ratings
In this domestic drama, wealthy businessman Earl Carleton (Bing Crosby) is determined to keep his ex-wife, Gwen (Mary Fickett), away from their young son (Malcolm Brodrick). A court battle ensues, with a female judge (Anne Seymour) presiding over the emotional case. As tempers flare and the situation gets more heated, Earl is supported by his patient young girlfriend, Nina (Inger Stevens), while Gwen is backed by her new husband, Bryan Seward (Richard Eastham). Read More Read Less

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Audience Member Sucked infected donkey balls! Whose idea was it to cast crooner Bing in a dramatic leading role? Bad script with a contrived happy ending. The only thing true-to-life about this story is that men always get screwed in custody battles. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Bing Crosby as an angry father, trying to keep custody of his kid. The role was perfect for him! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Audience Member Heavy handed dramatics but good performances. Inger Stevens is subdued but acts as a strong calm center for all the over heated emotions swirling around her. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this domestic drama, wealthy businessman Earl Carleton (Bing Crosby) is determined to keep his ex-wife, Gwen (Mary Fickett), away from their young son (Malcolm Brodrick). A court battle ensues, with a female judge (Anne Seymour) presiding over the emotional case. As tempers flare and the situation gets more heated, Earl is supported by his patient young girlfriend, Nina (Inger Stevens), while Gwen is backed by her new husband, Bryan Seward (Richard Eastham).
Director
Ranald MacDougall
Producer
Sol C. Siegel
Screenwriter
Ranald MacDougall
Production Co
Bing Crosby Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
1h 35m