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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit

Approved2h 33m1956Nunnally Johnson
IMDb: 7.1/10Rotten: 73%
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"His loves...his world---both past and present---and the crisis they caused!"

Tom Rath is a suburban father and husband haunted by his memories of World War II, including a wartime romance with Italian village girl Maria, which resulted in an illegitimate son he's never seen. Pressed by his unhappy wife to get a higher-paying job, Rath goes to work as a public relations man for television network president Ralph Hopkins. Drawn into poisonous office politics, Tom finds he must choose his career or his family.

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What is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) about?

Tom Rath is a suburban father and husband haunted by his memories of World War II, including a wartime romance with Italian village girl Maria, which resulted in an illegitimate son he's never seen. Pressed by his unhappy wife to get a higher-paying job, Rath goes to work as a public relations man for television network president Ralph Hopkins. Drawn into poisonous office politics, Tom finds he…

Who stars in The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit stars Gregory Peck (Tom Rath), Jennifer Jones (Betsy Rath), Fredric March (Ralph Hopkins), Marisa Pavan (Maria Montagne), Lee J. Cobb (Judge Bernstein). The film was directed by Nunnally Johnson.

How long is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated Approved.

Is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit worth watching?

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 73. Fans of Drama, Romance, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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