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The Man in the White Suit

1951 · 85 min

A witty, gently satirical comedy that pits an obsessive inventor against both bosses and unions, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste.

Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick
Genres: Comedy, Science fiction
Starring: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker

Tagline: Guinness is Back...Working Wonders With Wile, Whimsey and Wit!
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 clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...

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Directed by: Alexander Mackendrick
Genres: Comedy, Science fiction
Starring: Alec Guinness, Joan Greenwood, Cecil Parker

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: ambition
class
power
work
obsession
Places: workplace
big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none

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Humour	7
Realism	6
Romance	2
Tension	5
Darkness	4
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	5

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