Man on the Run (1949)
An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
Director: Lawrence Huntington
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: May 20, 1949
Cast
- Derek Farr - Sgt. Peter Burden
- Joan Hopkins - Jean Adams
- Edward Chapman - Chief Inspector Mitchell
- Laurence Harvey - Detective Sergeant Lawson
- Howard Marion-Crawford - 1st Paratrooper
- Alfie Bass - Bert the Barge Mate
- John Bailey - Dan Underwood, Burglar
- John Stuart - Det. Inspector Jim McBane
- Edward Underdown - Slim Elfey
- Leslie Perrins - Charlie
Screenplay
Music: Philip Green
Cinematography: Wilkie Cooper
Editing: Monica Kimick
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Gripping Violent Crime, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence
Keywords
robbery, murder, on the run, awol
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Man on the Run about?
- An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
- Who directed Man on the Run?
- Man on the Run was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
- Who stars in Man on the Run?
- Man on the Run stars Derek Farr, Joan Hopkins, Edward Chapman, Laurence Harvey, Howard Marion-Crawford, Alfie Bass.
- How long is Man on the Run?
- Man on the Run has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Man on the Run?
- Man on the Run is a Thriller, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Man on the Run produced?
- Man on the Run was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Man on the Run?
- The themes of Man on the Run include: Organized Crime and Deadly Betrayal, Gripping Violent Crime, Drug Cartel Wars and Blood, The Traumatic Legacy of Mass Murder, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.