6.9The Man in the White Suit · 1951
The Man in the White Suit (1951) is a Comedy / Science Fiction film directed by Alexander Mackendrick, starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker.
ComedyScience Fiction
6.9Overview
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
Cast
Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough, Ernest Thesiger, Vida Hope, Howard Marion-Crawford, Miles Malleson
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What is "The Man in the White Suit" about?
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
When was "The Man in the White Suit" released?
The Man in the White Suit was released in 1951.
Who stars in "The Man in the White Suit"?
The cast includes Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough.
