Alec Guinness
Sidney Stratton
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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. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing (Screenplay) for Roger MacDougall, John Dighton and Alexander Mackendrick.
- £90,000
- Michael Balcon
A comedy drama sci-fi film about a chemist who invents a miracle fabric that never gets dirty or wears out. Starring Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood and Cecil Parker, directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
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- Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Alexander Mackendrick
- 1952-04
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 trying to invent a long-lasting clothing...
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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.
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Overview. 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 ...
