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The Man in the White Suit (1951): movie guide
The Man in the White Suit (1951) is a Comedy, Science Fiction running about 85 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.9/10 from 218 votes. Notable cast includes Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1951-08-07
- Runtime: 85 min
- TMDB: 6.9/10
- Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1951-08-07
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What is The Man in the White Suit about?
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...
Cast highlights
The Man in the White Suit features Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough, Ernest Thesiger, Vida Hope. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1951-08-07. Runtime: 85 minutes. TMDB score: 6.9/10 (218 votes). Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Man in the White Suit?
- The Man in the White Suit is listed as Comedy, Science Fiction on TMDB.
- How long is The Man in the White Suit?
- The Man in the White Suit runs about 85 minutes.
- Who stars in The Man in the White Suit?
- Cast highlights include Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker, Michael Gough, Ernest Thesiger, Vida Hope.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Man in the White Suit?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
