Run for Cover(1955)
“The story of a man apart... who brought faith to a youth, love to a woman, justice to a land!”
Overview
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
James Cagney
as Matt Dow
Viveca Lindfors
as Helga Swenson
John Derek
as Davey Bishop
Jean Hersholt
as Mr. Swenson
Grant Withers
as Gentry
Jack Lambert
as Larsen
Ernest Borgnine
as Morgan
Ray Teal
as Sheriff
Irving Bacon
as Scotty
Trevor Bardette
as Paulsen
John Miljan
as Mayor Walsh
Gus Schilling
as Doc Ridgeway
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
French
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Pine-Thomas Productions
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Where can I watch Run for Cover?▼
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What is Run for Cover about?▼
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Who directed Run for Cover?▼
Run for Cover was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1955. It is a western, drama film.
How long is Run for Cover?▼
Run for Cover has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Run for Cover?▼
The cast of Run for Cover includes James Cagney as Matt Dow, Viveca Lindfors as Helga Swenson, John Derek as Davey Bishop, Jean Hersholt as Mr. Swenson, Grant Withers as Gentry and more.
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