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The Winston Affair

Original title: Man in the Middle
  • 1964
  • Approved
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
749
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The Winston Affair (1964)
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In WW2,a US lieutenant stationed in India shoots dead a British NCO and admits his crime but his reason for the murder is so bizarre that it puzzles his defense counsel.In WW2,a US lieutenant stationed in India shoots dead a British NCO and admits his crime but his reason for the murder is so bizarre that it puzzles his defense counsel.In WW2,a US lieutenant stationed in India shoots dead a British NCO and admits his crime but his reason for the murder is so bizarre that it puzzles his defense counsel.

  • Director
    • Guy Hamilton
  • Writers
    • Keith Waterhouse
    • Willis Hall
    • Howard Fast
  • Stars
    • Robert Mitchum
    • France Nuyen
    • Barry Sullivan
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    749
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Keith Waterhouse
      • Willis Hall
      • Howard Fast
    • Stars
      • Robert Mitchum
      • France Nuyen
      • Barry Sullivan
    • 20User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
    • Lt. Col. Barney Adams
    France Nuyen
    France Nuyen
    • Kate Davray
    Barry Sullivan
    Barry Sullivan
    • General Kempton
    Trevor Howard
    Trevor Howard
    • Major Kensington
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Lieut. Winston
    Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker
    • Major Kaufman
    Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox
    • Colonel Burton
    Gary Cockrell
    Gary Cockrell
    • Lieut. Morse
    Robert Nichols
    Robert Nichols
    • Lieut. Bender
    Michael Goodliffe
    Michael Goodliffe
    • Colonel Shaw
    Errol John
    Errol John
    • Sgt. Jackson
    Paul Maxwell
    Paul Maxwell
    • Major Smith
    Lionel Murton
    • Capt. Gunther
    Russell Napier
    Russell Napier
    • Colonel Thompson
    Jared Allen
    Jared Allen
    • Capt. Dwyer
    David Bauer
    David Bauer
    • Colonel Mayburt
    Edward Underdown
    Edward Underdown
    • Major Wyclif
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    Howard Marion-Crawford
    • Major Poole
    • (as Howard Marion Crawford)
    • Director
      • Guy Hamilton
    • Writers
      • Keith Waterhouse
      • Willis Hall
      • Howard Fast
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was made by Marlon Brando's production company, Pennebaker Films.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: A REMOTE SUPPLY DEPOT, JOINT BRITISH - AMERICAN COMMAND INDIA 1944
    • Connections
      Referenced in Il signor Quindicipalle (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Chattanooga Choo Choo
      (uncredited)

      Music by Harry Warren

      Played during the scene at the dance

      Also played when Col. Adams passes through the hotel lobby

    User reviews20

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    6/10
    Man in the Middle
    "Col. Adams" (Robert Mitchum) is drafted in to conduct the defence, at court martial, of an American officer accused of murdering a British NCO in India. There's no doubt about the crime, nor that it was committed as charged so it all looks like fait accompli. "Adams" finds his grey cells starting to twitch when seemingly pointless obstacles are strewn in front of him. One witness is transferred suddenly and those supposed to be facilitating his work start to impede it. One conversation starts to ring alarm bells - perhaps his client isn't competent? Might he have a defence of insanity? That causes great consternation amongst the higher-ups who seem content to sacrifice their man for the sake of Anglo-American relationships. Ironically enough, it is the British doctor "Maj. Kensington" (Trevor Howard) who seems to want the truth told at the trial - but can they make their presence felt against some pretty formidable odds? This film benefits from quite an interesting storyline and a lead actor who is on decent form delivering a solid script. There are plenty of familiar faces amongst the supporting cast and there is just enough jeopardy to keep it interesting for ninety minutes before a fairly lively denouement.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 1964 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Plädoyer für einen Mörder
    • Filming locations
      • New Delhi, Delhi, India(made on actual locations in India)
    • Production companies
      • Talbot Productions
      • Pennebaker Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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