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They Made Me a Fugitive
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They Made Me a Fugitive

1947-06-27 · 99 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Thriller · Crime

After being framed for a policeman's murder, a criminal escapes prison and sets out for revenge.

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Directors
Alberto Cavalcanti
Production companies
A.R. Shipman Productions, Alliance Films Corporation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sally GraySally GraySally Connor
Trevor HowardTrevor HowardGeorge Clement 'Clem' Morgan
Griffith JonesGriffith JonesNarcy
Rène RayRène RayCora
Mary MerrallMary MerrallAggie
Charles FarrellCharles FarrellCurley
Michael BrennanMichael BrennanJim
Jack McNaughtonJack McNaughtonSoapy
Cyril SmithCyril SmithBert
John PenroseJohn PenroseShawney
Eve AshleyEllen
Phyllis RobinsOlga
Bill O'ConnorBill
Maurice DenhamMaurice DenhamMr. Fenshaw
Vida HopeVida HopeMrs. Fenshaw
Ballard BerkeleyBallard BerkeleyRockliffe
Derek BirchDerek BirchPolice Constable Murray
Peter BullPeter BullFidgity Phil
Gordon CourtSergeant
Lyn EvansLorry Driver

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