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The Fat Man

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A portly gourmet detective (J. Scott Smart) ties the death of a dentist to robbery and a circus clown.

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Madam D @Madam1948 03/24/2025 3.25 stars This film noir crime drama is based on a radio show by the same name. Several well-known actors do an excellent job. Plot is unique. And you get to see the famous clown Emmett Kelly without makeup. See more Read all reviews

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Synopsis A portly gourmet detective (J. Scott Smart) ties the death of a dentist to robbery and a circus clown.
Director
William Castle
Producer
Aubrey Schenck
Screenwriter
Leonard Lee, Leonard Lee, Harry Essex
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 17m