Man Afraid_
"The most terrifying suspense your heart has ever felt!"
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
Starring
George Nader, Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
No streaming data available yet.
Check availabilityDROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Man Afraid was released 69 years ago in 1957.
Overview
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
Man Afraid is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (20)
George Nader
Reverend David Collins
Phyllis Thaxter
Lisa Collins
Tim Hovey
Michael Collins
Eduard Franz
Carl Simmons
Harold J. Stone
Lieutenant Marlin
Judson Pratt
Wilbur Fletcher
Reta Shaw
Nurse Willis
Tom Nolan
Ronnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)
Mabel Albertson
Maggie
Martin Milner
Shep Hamilton
MC
Mason Curry
Bit Role (uncredited)
John Damler
Reporter (uncredited)
Troy Donahue
Reporter (uncredited)
PE
Paul Engle
Boy in Taylor Shop (uncredited)
William Henry
Reporter (uncredited)
Bob Herron
Frankie Simmons - Burglar (uncredited)
Shep Houghton
Bit Role (uncredited)
Jess Kirkpatrick
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
WM
William Meader
News Photographer (uncredited)
VM
Vance Meadows
Boy (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Man Afraid about?
A preacher (George Nader) fears for his family (Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey) after killing a teenage burglar whose father seeks revenge.
How long is Man Afraid?
Man Afraid has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in Man Afraid?
The cast of Man Afraid includes George Nader, Phyllis Thaxter, Tim Hovey, Eduard Franz, Harold J. Stone.
What is the rating of Man Afraid?
Man Afraid has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Crime
Drama
Thriller