The Man from Nowhere
Originally released in 1937. The Man from Nowhere is a drama film. directed by Pierre Chenal. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Pierre Blanchar, Isa Miranda, and Robert Le Vigan
Synopsis
Mathias Pascal, saddled with a stupid wife and a nagging mother-in-law, leaves home and is extremely lucky at several gambling resorts. He returns home and discovers that a drowned man, fished out of the river, bears an uncanny likeness to him and is being buried by his family as him. This, to him, is a pleasant turn of events and he goes to Rome, where he falls in love with Louise Paleari. Count Papiano, a jealous suitor of Louise's, threatens him with arrest unless he produces credentials to prove his identity.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 18, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Pierre Blanchar
as Mathias Pascal / Adrien Meis
Isa Miranda
as Louise Paleari
Robert Le Vigan
as Le comte Papiano
Ginette Leclerc
as Romilda Pescatore
Catherine Fonteney
as Delphine Pescatore
Charlotte Barbier-Krauss
as Angelica Fede Pascal
Margo Lion
as Mlle Caporale
Sinoël
as Henri Paleari
Maximilienne
as La tante Scholastique
Pierre Palau
as Le chevalier Titus
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Christian Stengel
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Man from Nowhere about?
Mathias Pascal, saddled with a stupid wife and a nagging mother-in-law, leaves home and is extremely lucky at several gambling resorts. He returns home and discovers that a drowned man, fished out ...
Who directed The Man from Nowhere?
The Man from Nowhere was directed by Pierre Chenal.
How long is The Man from Nowhere?
The Man from Nowhere has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Man from Nowhere released?
The Man from Nowhere was released on February 18, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Man from Nowhere?
The main cast of The Man from Nowhere includes Pierre Blanchar, Isa Miranda, Robert Le Vigan, Ginette Leclerc, Catherine Fonteney.