The Man Upstairs | |
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Genre | |
Written by | James Prideaux |
Directed by | George Schaefer |
Starring | |
Music by | Billy Goldenberg |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Executive producer | Burt Reynolds |
Producers | |
Production locations | Vancouver, Canada |
Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
Editor | Dann Cahn |
Running time | 91 minutes |
Production company | Burt Reynolds Productions |
Original release | |
Network | CBS |
Release | December 6, 1992 |
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Hepburn was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film at the 50th Golden Globe Awards. [1]
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The Man Upstairs may refer to: