The Man in the White Suit

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...

Tagline

“Guinness is Back...Working Wonders With Wile, Whimsey and Wit!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Science Fiction

Director

Alexander Mackendrick

Original Language

EN

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...

Who directed The Man in the White Suit?

The Man in the White Suit was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.

When was The Man in the White Suit released?

The Man in the White Suit was released on August 7, 1951.

How long is The Man in the White Suit?

The Man in the White Suit has a runtime of 1h 25m.

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