"Odd Man Out" is a 1947 British film directed by Carol Reed, based on the novel of the same name by F.L. Green. The film stars James Mason as Johnny McQueen, a wounded leader of an Irish nationalist group, who becomes a fugitive after a failed robbery in Belfast. Notable for its expressionistic cinematography and intense psychological depth, "Odd Man Out" explores themes of identity, isolation, and the moral complexities of political conflict. The film is acclaimed for Reed's direction and Mason's compelling performance, and it has been influential in the genre of noir and post-war cinema.