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The Man Upstairs

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Original title

The Man Upstairs

Year

1958

Running time

88 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Don Chaffey

Screenwriter

Don Chaffey, Alun Falconer, Robert Dunbar

Cast

Cinematography

Gerald Gibbs (B&W)

Producer

Association of Cinema Technicians (A.C.T.)

Genre

Drama | Crime

Synopsis

Peter Watson is troubled with pain and and an inability to sleep. He tries to light the gas-fire and seeks held from another lodger, artist Nicholas, who is spending the night with his model and is reluctant to be disturbed. Another neighbor, Pollen, tries to be helpful but is hit by Watson. Frightened and angry, Pollen calls for police help. The others in the boarding house are awaken by this time, and Mrs. Harris tries to help the mentally confused Watson but he also refuses her help. The police clash with Dr. Sanderson, a welfare worker, who thinks he can take the gun-toting Watson without complications, but when a police sergeant is injured, Police Inspector Thompsonis determined to take Watson by force if necessary.

Awards: 1958: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best British Screenplay

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The Man Upstairs

1958

Don Chaffey