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The Man in the White Suit
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The Man in the White Suit

1951-08-07 · 85 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Science Fiction

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...

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Directors
Alexander Mackendrick
Production companies
The Rank Organisation, Ealing Studios
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Alec GuinnessAlec GuinnessSidney Stratton
Joan GreenwoodJoan GreenwoodDaphne Birnley
Cecil ParkerCecil ParkerAlan Birnley
Michael GoughMichael GoughMichael Corland
Ernest ThesigerErnest ThesigerSir John Kierlaw
Vida HopeVida HopeBertha
Howard Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-CrawfordCranford
Miles MallesonMiles MallesonThe Tailor
Henry MollisonHenry MollisonHoskins
Patric DoonanPatric DoonanFrank
Duncan LamontDuncan LamontHarry
Harold GoodwinHarold GoodwinWilkins
Colin GordonColin GordonHill
Joan HarbenMiss Johnson
Arthur HowardArthur HowardRoberts
Roddy HughesGreen
Stuart LathamStuart LathamHarrison
Edie MartinEdie MartinMrs. Watson
Mandy MillerMandy MillerGladdie
Charlotte MitchellCharlotte MitchellMill Girl

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