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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)

APPROVED 153 min  -  Drama | War  -   8 May 1956 (USA)
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An ex-soldier faces ethical questions as he tries to earn enough to support his wife and children well.

Director:

Nunnally Johnson

Writers:

Nunnally Johnson (screenplay), Sloan Wilson (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gregory Peck ...
Tom Rath
Jennifer Jones ...
Betsy Rath
Fredric March ...
Ralph Hopkins
Marisa Pavan Marisa Pavan ...
Maria Montagne
Lee J. Cobb ...
Judge Bernstein
Ann Harding Ann Harding ...
Helen Hopkins
Keenan Wynn ...
Sgt. Caesar Gardella
Gene Lockhart ...
Bill Hawthorne
Gigi Perreau ...
Susan Hopkins
Portland Mason Portland Mason ...
Janey Rath
Arthur O'Connell Arthur O'Connell ...
Gordon Walker
Henry Daniell Henry Daniell ...
Bill Ogden
Connie Gilchrist Connie Gilchrist ...
Mrs. Manter
Joseph Sweeney Joseph Sweeney ...
Edward M. Schultz
Sandy Descher Sandy Descher ...
Barbara Rath
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Storyline

Tom Rath lives in Connecticut and commutes to work every day in Manhattan. He's happily married and has a loving wife and three children. Money is a bit tight and when the opportunity arises, he applies for a public relations job with a major television network. During his long commute to work everyday, Tom reminisces about the war. Although 10 years have gone by, he is still haunted by the violence and the men he killed. He also thinks of Maria, an Italian girl with whom he had an affair while stationed in Rome. At his new job, the head of the network Ralph Hopkins takes an immediate liking to him. Tom soon realizes that he will have to choose between becoming a wholly dedicated company man or maintaining a healthy work-life balance. When he learns that Maria gave birth to his son after he left Italy, he decides to let his wife know and ensure that the boy is cared for. Written by garykmcd  

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Job | Work | Public Relations | Television | Truth  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian (a few words) | German (a few words)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A szürke öltönyös férfi See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$10,875,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.55 : 1
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Trivia

Author Sloan Wilson's personal choice to play Tom Rath in the film version of his best-selling novel was Montgomery Clift. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: During the combat parachute jump shown in the film, the paratroopers are shown jumping from C-119 aircraft, a type that was not yet available during World War II. See more »

Quotes

Judge Bernstein: [referring to a man who is trying to cheat Tom Rath out of his home] If you're going to be slick, be slick in the city. They're not as smart there.
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"Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech"
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