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A man's fantastic invention, an always clean suit that never breaks, puts him in hot water with higher forces in...
A man's fantastic invention, an always clean suit that never breaks, puts him in hot water with higher forces in the clothing industry in this comedy nominated for Best British Film at the BAFTAs and Best Screenplay at the Oscars.
The unassuming, nebbishy inventor Sidney Stratton creates a miraculous fabric that will never be dirty or worn out. Clearly he can make a fortune selling clothes made of the material, but may cause a crisis in the process. After all, once someone buys one of his suits they won't ever have to fix them or buy another one, and the clothing industry will collapse overnight. Nevertheless, Sidney is determined to put his invention on the market, forcing the clothing factory bigwigs to resort to more desperate measures...
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"The plot is a variation of an old theme, but it comes out with a nice fresh coat of paint."
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Variety
Variety"Deft and sardonic little satire."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Pokes fun at sacred cows from all over the political spectrum."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"Arguably Mackendrick's most trenchant comedy."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A wonderful cast."
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The Telegraph
The Telegraph"A typically rambunctious Ealing affair."
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The Times
The Times"Wickedly intelligent."
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Slant Magazine
Slant MagazineThe Man in the White Suit | Details
- Rating
- U,
- Runtime
- 85
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- UK
