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The Fat Man

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A portly gourmet detective (J. Scott Smart) ties the death of a dentist to robbery and a circus clown.

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Madam D 3.25 stars This film noir crime drama is based on a radio show by the same name. Several well-known actors do an excellent job. Plot is unique. And you get to see the famous clown Emmett Kelly without makeup. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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William Castle

Director

J. Scott Smart

Brad Runyan

Rock Hudson

Roy Clark

Julie London

Pat Boyd

Clinton Sundberg

Bill Norton

Jayne Meadows

Jane Adams
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Synopsis A portly gourmet detective (J. Scott Smart) ties the death of a dentist to robbery and a circus clown.
Director
William Castle
Producer
Aubrey Schenck
Screenwriter
Leonard Lee, Leonard Lee, Harry Essex
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m