Odd Man Out
1947 · Movie · NR · 116 min · ★ 7.3 · 94% critics
After a robbery meant to fund a political cause goes wrong, a badly wounded fugitive is left behind in a city on edge. As police sweep the streets and strangers weigh compassion against self-preservation, the night becomes a tense, snowbound scramble for shelter, help, and a way out.
Based on Odd Man Out
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Details
- Years
- 1947
- Release date
- 1947-01-30
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 94/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (229 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a dark, suspenseful chase that’s as much about human compassion as crime, with a moody city backdrop; Not for you if you need brisk pacing or a lighter tone like White Heat.
Pros: tense citywide manhunt; haunting, wintry atmosphere; strong supporting characters | Cons: uneven pacing; talky stretches; bleak, heavy mood
Themes
- film noir
- black and white
- ira (irish republican army)
- british noir
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA Award — Best British Film · 1949
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Film Editing · 1948 · nominated
Cast & crew
James Mason
as Johnny McQueen
Robert Newton
as Lukey
Cyril Cusack
as Pat
F.J. McCormick
as Shell
Kathleen Ryan
as Kathleen Sullivan
William Hartnell
as Fencie - the barman
Fay Compton
as Rosie
W.G. Fay
as Father Tom
Denis O'Dea
as Inspector
Maureen Delaney
as Theresa O'Brien
Directed by Carol Reed