Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out

Based On the book by F. L. Green

Odd Man Out is a 1947 British film noir directed by Carol Reed, and starring James Mason, Robert Newton, Cyril Cusack, and Kathleen Ryan. Set in Belfast, Northern Ireland, it follows a wounded Nationalist leader who attempts to evade police in the aftermath of a robbery. It is based on the 1945 novel of the same name by F. L. Green. The film received the first BAFTA Award for Best British Film, and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing.

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Release date:

1947

Director:

Carol Reed

Cast:

James Mason, Robert Newton, Cyril Cusack, Kathleen Ryan, F. J. McCormick

Genre:

Drama, Film noir

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1947 in adaptations