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Odd Man Out

  • 19471947
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10K
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POPULARITY
17,791
1,641
James Mason and Kathleen Ryan in Odd Man Out (1947)
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A wounded Irish nationalist leader attempts to evade police following a failed robbery in Belfast.A wounded Irish nationalist leader attempts to evade police following a failed robbery in Belfast.A wounded Irish nationalist leader attempts to evade police following a failed robbery in Belfast.
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
10K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
17,791
1,641
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    • Director
      • Carol Reed
    • Writers
      • F.L. Green(by)
      • R.C. Sherriff(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James Mason
      • Robert Newton
      • Cyril Cusack
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Carol Reed
    • Writers
      • F.L. Green(by)
      • R.C. Sherriff(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • James Mason
      • Robert Newton
      • Cyril Cusack
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 117User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 87Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Kathleen Ryan in Odd Man Out (1947)
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    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Johnny McQueen
    Robert Newton
    Robert Newton
    • Lukey
    Cyril Cusack
    Cyril Cusack
    • Pat
    F.J. McCormick
    F.J. McCormick
    • Shell
    William Hartnell
    William Hartnell
    • Fencie
    Fay Compton
    Fay Compton
    • Rosie
    Denis O'Dea
    Denis O'Dea
    • Inspector
    W.G. Fay
    W.G. Fay
    • Father Tom
    Maureen Delaney
    Maureen Delaney
    • Theresa O'Brien
    Elwyn Brook-Jones
    • Tober
    Robert Beatty
    Robert Beatty
    • Dennis
    Dan O'Herlihy
    Dan O'Herlihy
    • Nolan
    Kitty Kirwan
    • Grannie
    Beryl Measor
    • Maudie
    Roy Irving
    • Murphy
    Joseph Tomelty
    Joseph Tomelty
    • 'Gin' Jimmy, the cabbie
    Arthur Hambling
    • Tom
    Ann Clery
    • Maureen
    • Director
      • Carol Reed
    • Writers
      • F.L. Green(by) (screenplay)
      • R.C. Sherriff(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James Mason called this his best performance of his career, and his favorite Carol Reed film.
    • Goofs
      Whilst Johnny is on the lam, there is a continual and heavy downpour. However, at the same time as Kathleen is looking for him, there is no rain at all.
    • Quotes

      Johnny McQueen: I remember. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I thought as a child, I understood as a child. But when I became a man, I put way childish things. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels and have not charity, I am become a sounding brass or a inkling cymbal. Though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge and though I have all faiths so that I could remove mountains and have not charity... I am nothing.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: This story is told against a background of political unrest in a city of Northern Ireland.

      It is not concerned with the struggle between the law and an illegal organisation, but only with the conflict in the hearts of the people when they become unexpectedly involved.
    • Connections
      Featured in Performance (1970)
    • Soundtracks
      Symphony No. 8 (Unfinished)
      (uncredited)

      Music by Franz Schubert

    User reviews117

    Review
    Top review
    One of Carol Reed's masterpieces.
    Odd Man Out is unusual from so many angles, that Carol Reed seems to have invented the point of view, the atmosphere and the characterizations.

    The camera angles are particularly interesting. Shot at ground level, looking up. Shot from above looking down. Shadows dance around corners. Perspective is distorted.

    Certainly this was James Mason's best role and he shines as the man not used to daylight, (from rotting in prison for many years), who must lead a daring daylight raid that fails, because the sun gets in his eyes at the critical moment.

    The rest of the film is built on what happens to Mason next. He meets many characters who use him for their own ends. He becomes a metaphor. The helpless victim in an almost Kafka-esk world.

    Newton is, as always, visually arresting. His mastery over the spoken language is stunning here as he cajoles Mason to sit for his portrait.

    The end of this film is classic and shocking and should never be revealed. It must be seen with no fore-knowledge for the best effect.

    No longer available for purchase, your best bet to see this extraordinary film is to find a Video rental outlet that specializes in British film. Well worth the effort. A MUST SEE for James Mason/Robert Newton fans and for people who love original film work.
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    • Aug 24, 2001

    FAQ6

    • What is 'Odd Man Out' about?
    • Is 'Odd Man Out' based on a book?
    • Is this film pro-Unionist or pro-Nationalist?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 1947 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Begunac
    • Filming locations
      • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK
    • Production company
      • Two Cities Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $65,759
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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