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Man Afraid

1957·84 min

Man Afraid

Directed by Harry Keller

CrimeDramaThriller

A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.

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Reverend David Collins

Phyllis Thaxter

Lisa Collins

Michael Collins

Carl Simmons

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Man Afraid (1957) is about a preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.

Who directed Man Afraid?

Harry Keller directed Man Afraid (1957).

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