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The Capture
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The Capture

1950-04-08 · 91 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · Western · Crime

A badly injured fugitive explains to a priest how he came to be in his present predicament.

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Directors
John Sturges
Production companies
Showtime Properties
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Lew AyresLew AyresLin Vanner / Lindley Brown
Teresa WrightTeresa WrightEllen Tevlin Vanner
Victor JoryVictor JoryFather Gomez
Jacqueline WhiteJacqueline WhiteLuana Ware
Jimmy HuntJimmy HuntMike Tevlin, Ellen's Son
Barry KelleyBarry KelleyEarl C. Mahoney, Finance Co. V.P.
Duncan RenaldoDuncan RenaldoCarlos
William BakewellWilliam BakewellHerb Tolin, Bolsa Grande Oil
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsThin Man Visiting Mahoney
Frank MattsJuan, Telvin's Hired Man
Felipe TurichCpl. Juan Valdez, Payroll Guard
Edwin RandSam Tevlin
Vito ScottiVito ScottiTruck Driver (uncredited)
Chuck RobersonChuck RobersonEmployee (uncredited)
Rico AlanizRico Alaniz
George Brand
Bob Burrows
Bob Castro
Edward Coch
Paul FierroPaul Fierro

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