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The Unknown Man

A lawyer's defense of a troubled youth accused of murder leads him to question his client's guilt, prompting a deeper exploration into the youth's past and connections.

Prominent attorney Brad Mason defends Rudi Walchek, a young hit-man accused of murder. Initially convinced of Walchek's innocence, Mason gets him acquitted, but later learns Walchek was likely guilty. When Mason discovers the murder victim's father, he's torn between seeking justice and defending Walchek, who is now accused of killing the respected head of the city's Crime Commission.

Info about The Unknown Man

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Nov 16, 1951

Production Country: United States

Budget: $618,000.00

Genres:Crime, Drama, Film-Noir, Mystery