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Man on the Run
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Man on the Run

1949-05-20 · 82 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller · Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Lawrence Huntington
Production companies
Associated British Picture Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Derek FarrDerek FarrSgt. Peter Burden
Joan HopkinsJoan HopkinsJean Adams
Edward ChapmanEdward ChapmanChief Inspector Mitchell
Laurence HarveyLaurence HarveyDetective Sergeant Lawson
Howard Marion-CrawfordHoward Marion-Crawford1st Paratrooper
Alfie BassAlfie BassBert the Barge Mate
John BaileyJohn BaileyDan Underwood, Burglar
John StuartJohn StuartDet. Inspector Jim McBane
Edward UnderdownEdward UnderdownSlim Elfey
Leslie PerrinsLeslie PerrinsCharlie
Kenneth MoreKenneth MoreCorp. Newman the Blackmailer
Martin MillerMartin MillerTony - Cafe Proprietor
Margaret GoodmanRosa - Tony's Cafe Waitress
Cameron HallCameron HallReg Hawkins
Robert AdairRobert AdairMorgan
Eleanor SummerfieldEleanor SummerfieldMay Baker, Anchor Hotel
Anthony NichollsAnthony NichollsWapping Station Inspector
Valentine DyallValentine DyallArmy Judge Advocate
Howard DouglasHoward DouglasBarge Captain Sweeney
Lawrence RayAndy Baker - Anchor Hotel

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