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Manpower

1941 · 104 min · Director: Raoul Walsh

Manpower (1941) is a crime film, directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars Edward G. Robinson and Marlene Dietrich. The 104-minute film holds an audience score of 6.5/10.

What Manpower Is About

Hank and Johnny are power linesmen, men who work up poles and trust each other with their lives. Hank is injured in an accident, is promoted to foreman, and the balance in the crew starts to go. What widens the crack is a woman. Raoul Walsh takes the work itself seriously, the labour done high up and in danger. The set was nearly as tense as the film: Edward G. Robinson and George Raft came to blows twice over the order of billing, the second time in front of a photographer from Life, and it took the actors’ union to settle it. Marlene Dietrich is the third corner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manpower about?

Hank and Johnny are power linesmen, men who work up poles and trust each other with their lives. Hank is injured in an accident, is promoted to foreman, and the balance in the crew starts to go.

Where can I watch Manpower?

Manpower is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Manpower?

Manpower runs for 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When did Manpower come out?

Manpower was released in 1941.

Who directed Manpower?

Manpower was directed by Raoul Walsh.

Who stars in Manpower?

Manpower stars Edward G. Robinson, Marlene Dietrich, George Raft, Alan Hale.

What is Manpower's rating?

Manpower holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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