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The Man from Nowhere

1937 · 88 min Drama
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

Mathias Pascal, saddled with a stupid wife and a nagging mother-in-law, leaves home and is extremely lucky at several gambling resorts. He returns home and discovers that a drowned man, fished out of the river, bears an uncanny likeness to him and is being buried by his family as him. This, to him, is a pleasant turn of events and he goes to Rome, where he falls in love with Louise Paleari. Count Papiano, a jealous suitor of Louise's, threatens him with arrest unless he produces credentials to prove his identity.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title L'Homme de nulle part
Year 1937
Country Italy, France
Genre Drama
Director Pierre Chenal
Runtime 88 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (19 votes)

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The Man from Nowhere has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1937. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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