Alec Guinness
Sidney Stratton
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A comedy drama sci-fi film about a chemist who invents a self-cleaning fabric that threatens the clothing industry. Starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker, directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
- (11K)
- Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Alexander Mackendrick
- 1952-04
The Man in the White Suit is a 1951 British satirical science fiction comedy film made by Ealing Studios. It stars Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker and was directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Oct 23, 2018 · The Man In The White Suit ( 1951) An altruistic chemist invents a fabric which resists wear and stain as a boon to humanity, but both big business and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons.
- 82 min
- 14.7K
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The Man in the White Suit. Rent The Man in the White Suit on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Chemist Sidney Stratton (Alec Guinness) is at a crossroads in his career. He's been...
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- Alec Guinness
- Alexander Mackendrick
- Comedy
A chemist invents a fabric that never gets dirty or wears out, but faces opposition from the clothing industry. IMDb provides a brief summary of the film's plot, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ.
A comedy sci-fi film about an inventor who creates a self-cleaning fabric that threatens the clothing industry. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user reviews on TMDB.
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The Man in the White Suit is a razor sharp satire of the limited vision and cutthroat tactics of the business world founded, not on innovation, but on conservatism. Everyone, from the managerial class to the labor class, is equally indicted for participating in a capitalism founded on waste and graft.
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