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Quad movie poster for the classic British satirical science fiction comedy film,
The Man in the White Suit, released in 1951.
Movie Details
Studio: Ealing Studios
Director: Alexander Mackendrick
Starring: Alec Guinness (as chemist Sidney Stratton), Joan Greenwood, and Cecil Parker
Plot Summary
The film follows an idealistic young chemist named Sidney Stratton who invents an indestructible and stain-resistant fabric. Initially celebrated for his discovery, he soon faces opposition from both textile factory management and labor unions who realize that garments that never wear out would destroy their businesses and jobs, and they attempt to suppress his invention. |
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