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Man in the Middle

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Lt. Col. Barney Adams (Robert Mitchum) is assigned to defend Lt. Winston (Keenan Wynn), a fellow American officer who murdered a British sergeant while stationed in India during World War II. Though a psychiatrist suggests hospitalization for the psychopathic Winston, Gen. Kempton (Barry Sullivan) pressures Adams to throw the trial as a means of smoothing over strained relations between American and British forces. Conflicted, Adams must disobey orders if he wants to see justice served.

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews The film's liberal message can be viewed as a muddled one. Rated: C+ Apr 17, 2003 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member An interesting court room drama for the time. Robert Mitchum is underrated as an actor. One of Hollywood's treats. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member insanity defense for murder in a military courtroom Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Pretty average story. Best thing about it is France Nuyen. I wonder if she did any other movies? I couldn't figure out why Robert Mitchum used a cane in this movie. I guess he must have busted up his leg in real life and they just added it in the show. Anyhow, only watch this if you are doing something else at the same time... Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member on now as in past wars decisions proceed into the light only through positively release forth of individual power towards the conclusion of justice. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/66/267266.jpg[/img][img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/movie/coverv/41/250741.jpg[/img][img]http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x30/udproud/main-205.jpg[/img] Was a real couch potato this weekend as you can see Putting up 3 more for part 2 and hope to comment soon. I am getting behind lol Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Lt. Col. Barney Adams (Robert Mitchum) is assigned to defend Lt. Winston (Keenan Wynn), a fellow American officer who murdered a British sergeant while stationed in India during World War II. Though a psychiatrist suggests hospitalization for the psychopathic Winston, Gen. Kempton (Barry Sullivan) pressures Adams to throw the trial as a means of smoothing over strained relations between American and British forces. Conflicted, Adams must disobey orders if he wants to see justice served.
Director
Guy Hamilton
Screenwriter
Keith Waterhouse
Production Co
Pennebaker Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (DVD)
Apr 24, 2007
Runtime
1h 34m