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The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)

★ 7.1Approved153 minDirector: Nunnally Johnson

1956 film by Nunnally Johnson

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit is a 1956 American drama film starring Gregory Peck and Jennifer Jones, with Fredric March, Lee J. Cobb, Keenan Wynn and Marisa Pavan in support. Based on the 1955 novel by Sloan Wilson, it was written and directed by Nunnally Johnson, and focuses on Tom Rath, a young World War II veteran trying to balance the pressures of his marriage to an ambitious wife and growing family with the demands of a career while dealing with the after-effects of his war service and a new high-stress job. The film was entered at the 1956 Cannes Film Festival.

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What is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit about?
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956) — Tom Rath lives in Connecticut and commutes to work every day in Manhattan. He's happily married and has a loving wife and three children. Money is a bit tight and when the opportunity arises, he applies for a public relations job with a major television network. During his long c
Is The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
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Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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