Woman on the Run(1950)
“As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!”
Overview
Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.
Director
Norman Foster
Studio
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
Cast
Ann Sheridan
as Eleanor Johnson
Dennis O'Keefe
as Dan Legget
Robert Keith
as Inspector Martin Ferris
John Qualen
as Maibus
Frank Jenks
as Detective Homer Shaw
Ross Elliott
as Frank Johnson
Jane Liddell
as Messenger Girl
Joan Shawlee
as Blonde
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain
Steven Geray
as Dr. Arnold Hohler
Victor Sen Yung
as Sammy Chung
Reiko Sato
as Suzie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Fidelity Pictures Corporation
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Where can I watch Woman on the Run?▼
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What is Woman on the Run about?▼
Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.
Who directed Woman on the Run?▼
Woman on the Run was directed by Norman Foster and released in 1950. It is a thriller, crime, mystery film.
How long is Woman on the Run?▼
Woman on the Run has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
Who stars in Woman on the Run?▼
The cast of Woman on the Run includes Ann Sheridan as Eleanor Johnson, Dennis O'Keefe as Dan Legget, Robert Keith as Inspector Martin Ferris, John Qualen as Maibus, Frank Jenks as Detective Homer Shaw and more.
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