Man on the Run(1949)
Man on the Run Synopsis
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.
Man on the Run (1949) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lawrence Huntington, released on May 20, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Derek Farr, Joan Hopkins, Edward Chapman and Laurence Harvey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Lawrence Huntington
- Writers:
- Lawrence Huntington
- Producers:
- Lawrence Huntington
- Cinematographer:
- Wilkie Cooper
- Production:
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Man on the Run Cast & Crew
Main cast
Derek Farr
as Sgt. Peter Burden
Joan Hopkins
as Jean Adams
Edward Chapman
as Chief Inspector Mitchell
Laurence Harvey
as Detective Sergeant Lawson
Howard Marion-Crawford
as 1st Paratrooper
Alfie Bass
as Bert the Barge Mate
John Bailey
as Dan Underwood, Burglar
John Stuart
as Det. Inspector Jim McBane
Edward Underdown
as Slim Elfey
Leslie Perrins
as Charlie
Kenneth More
as Corp. Newman the Blackmailer
Martin Miller
as Tony - Cafe Proprietor
Key crew
Directed by Lawrence Huntington, written by Lawrence Huntington, produced by Lawrence Huntington.
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Man on the Run Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 17 ratings.
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Man on the Run – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Man on the Run online?
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Man on the Run (1949) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Man on the Run?
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The main cast of Man on the Run (1949) includes Derek Farr, Joan Hopkins, Edward Chapman, Laurence Harvey and Howard Marion-Crawford. The film was directed by Lawrence Huntington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man on the Run released?
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Man on the Run was released on May 20, 1949 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Man on the Run worth watching?
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Man on the Run (1949) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.