Man in the Middle

In the midst of World War II, military lawyer Barney Adams (Robert Mitchum) must determine if a young American officer (Keenan Wynn) is mentally fit for trial after he murders a British soldier in India. As tensions rise between the British and U.S. forces, Adams’ investigation is hampered by his commanding officer, who pressures him to close the case quickly and quietly. Taut legal drama, based on Howard Fast's novel "The Winston Affair," also stars Trevor Howard, France Nuyen, Barry Sullivan. AKA: "The Winston Affair." 93 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.