Mr. Matches

Overview

An arsonist-for-hire dubbed "Mr. Matches" has been been torching buildings all around the city. Bernard Frank, head of the fire bureau, knows who he's looking for because he's spotted in the crowd at each of his jobs admiring his work. To catch "Mr. Matches" in the act, the department has an ex-con hire him to take down a building they're monitoring. His capture becomes personal after Frank's son is killed in one of the arsonist's fires.

Directed by Robert Mulligan

Top cast

Warren Stevens

Bernard Frank

Henry Jones

Mr. Matches

E

Eleanor Wilson

Betty Frank

B

Bert Thorn

McBride

A

Archie Smith

Weasel

A

Arthur Marlowe

Wilson

D

Donny Harris

Joey Frank

Details