The movie, Man In The Middle, is based on Howard Fast's novel the Winston Affair.  This World War II era crime drama is set in India and chronicles the attempts of an American Military attorney to defend a lieutenant who shot a British officer in cold blood.  Many witnesses were present and the main question the lawyer must figure out is whether the defendant is sane enough to stand trial.  While his investigation leads him to believe that his client is not sane, the commanding general is anxious to resolve the case in order to reduce mounting tensions between American and British officers.  Starring Robert Mitchum, Trevor Howard and Barry Sullivan among others.  Widescreen in black and white.  Released in 1964.  Runtime 93 minutes.