Official movie poster for The Chase (1946), a thriller crime film

The Chase(1946)

6.2(72)1h 26m1946-11-16
ThrillerCrime

The Chase Synopsis

Chuck Scott gets a job as chauffeur to tough guy Eddie Roman; but Chuck's involvement with Eddie's fearful wife becomes a nightmare.

The Chase (1946) is a thriller and crime film directed by Arthur Ripley, released on November 16, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Robert Cummings, Michèle Morgan, Steve Cochran and Peter Lorre. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 72 ratings.

Director:
Arthur Ripley
Writers:
Philip Yordan, Cornell Woolrich
Producers:
Seymour Nebenzal
Cinematographer:
Franz Planer
Composer:
Michel Michelet
Production:
Nero Films
Status:
Released

The Chase (1946) Trailer

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The Chase Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 72 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

Have you ever been afraid? Really afraid? The Chase is directed by Arthur Ripley and adapted to screenplay by Philip Yordan from the novel The Black Path of Fear written by Cornell Woolrich. It stars Robert Cummings, Steve Cochran, Michèle Morgan, Peter Lorre and Jack Holt. Music is by Michel Michelet and cinematography comes from Frank F. Planer. Plot finds Cummings as World War II veteran Chuck Scott, drifting…

Reviewed on January 20, 2019

CinemaSerf

6/10

As jobbing B-feature actors go, Robert Cummings was one of the more reliable. Good looking - at times capable of being mean, moody and/or magnificent, he always turned in an ok performance, and with this rather far fetched caper he tries his best. He ("Chuck Scott") is recruited as a chauffeur for mob boss "Roman" (Steve Cochran) but falls for his unhappy trophy wife Michèle Morgan (Lorna). Before we know it, they…

Reviewed on July 7, 2022

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The Chase – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Chase online?

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The Chase (1946) is available to stream on FlixFling and FilmBox+, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Chase?

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The main cast of The Chase (1946) includes Robert Cummings, Michèle Morgan, Steve Cochran, Peter Lorre and Lloyd Corrigan. The film was directed by Arthur Ripley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Chase released?

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The Chase was released on November 16, 1946 and runs for 1h 26m.

Is The Chase worth watching?

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The Chase (1946) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Chase?

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Yes. The official The Chase trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.