Plot — What is The Man Who Sold Himself about?
Meant to be a diatribe against yellow journalism and current social ills, this weakly limned drama by Josef von Baky features a reporter who works for one of the tabloid papers. The reporter digs up dirt on the past life of a local hotel owner, and wanting to take full advantage of the muck, he strings out his revelations in a series of perjorative, damning articles on the man. The result of this campaign turns out to be much worse than simply ruining the hotel owner's reputation.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1959 |
| Genre | Crime, Drama |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 98 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 1 votes) |
The Man Who Sold Himself — FAQ
Is The Man Who Sold Himself worth watching? The Man Who Sold Himself holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Meant to be a diatribe against yellow journalism and current social ills, this weakly limned drama by Josef von Baky features a reporter who works for one of the tabloid papers. The reporter digs up dirt on the past life
Who directed The Man Who Sold Himself? Directed by Josef von Báky.
Who is in the cast of The Man Who Sold Himself? It stars Hildegard Knef, Hansjörg Felmy, Antje Weisgerber, Kurt Ehrhardt, Katharina Matz, Ernst Schröder and more.
Where can I stream The Man Who Sold Himself? Streaming availability for The Man Who Sold Himself is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Man Who Sold Himself release? It released in 1959.
