Man of the World
Man of the World
TV ShowEnded

Man of the World

7.2 / 10
1962
2 seasons
20 episodes
CrimeDrama

Michael Strait is a world-renowned photographer whose assignments lead him into investigating mysterious goings-on amongst the rich and glamorous and intrigue from far-flung places as Iraq, French Indochina, and Algiers.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Death of a Conference

    29-09-196249m

    In the final phases of the Algerian war, Strait is caught between the French generals and the Algerian revolutionaries as peace negotiations grow ever more dangerous and complicate...

  • Ep 2

    2.Masquerade in Spain

    06-10-196249m

    In Spain, Strait is asked to do a photo shoot on a beautiful heiress, but unwittingly takes her to her kidnapping — one that she's in on.

  • Ep 3

    3.Blaze of Glory

    13-10-196249m

    When Strait meets an ace racer with failing eyesight, he sees the opportunity to help a young man achieve his aim of driving in top racing rally — but another is interested in the...

  • Ep 4

    4.The Runaways

    20-10-196249m

    An easily impressed American heiress flees with a stranger who rescued her from a gang of thugs in the French Riviera. Strait is asked to keep tabs on the couple as they hide befor...

  • Ep 5

    5.The Frontier

    27-10-196249m

    A defenseless remote Indian town is at risk of a takeover when red Chinese soldiers arrie. Strait's assignment, and only hope for the inhabitants, is a lady bacteriologist sent by...

  • Ep 6

    6.The Sentimental Agent

    03-11-196249m

    In Havana, Strait is arrested and imprisoned for taking unauthorized photographs. Warren receives help from shady Argentinian businessman Carlos Borella, who has connections with c...

  • Ep 7

    7.The Highland Story

    10-11-196249m

    Assigned to report on the Scottish Highland clan system, Strait finds the residents of a local village less than friendly when he enquiries about 'sacred' traditions.

  • Ep 8

    8.Nature of Justice

    17-11-196249m

    Professor O'Connor claims to have discovered an engraved stone tablet which provides a link to an early civilisation. Assigned to cover the story for a science magazine, Strait fin...

  • Ep 9

    9.The Mindreader

    24-11-196249m

    Stait is sought to do some publicity for a girl who seems to be a genuine clairvoyant, who reluctantly passes all tests of her abilities — yet she may not be what she seems.

  • Ep 10

    10.Portrait of a Girl

    01-12-196249m

    Strait's close-up of old masters in the art world reveals fakes with a familiar face involved.

  • Ep 11

    11.Specialist for the Kill

    08-12-196249m

    A casual assignment in Berlin to photograph the latest fashions becomes a nightmare for Strait when he uncovers a plot to assassinate a visiting industrialist.

  • Ep 12

    12.A Family Affair

    15-12-196249m

    A bomb goes off in a Paris salon, just as Strait is photographing the models.

  • Ep 13

    13.Shadow of the Wall

    22-12-196249m

    In West Berlin, Strait stays with a German friend from the war and his young English wife. American occupation forces believe the friend is passing Allied secrets to the communists...

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