The Fugitive(1947)
Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight !
The Fugitive Synopsis
Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.
The Fugitive (1947) is a drama film directed by John Ford, released on November 11, 1947 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Henry Fonda, Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz and J. Carrol Naish. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Graham Greene, Dudley Nichols
- Producers:
- Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
- Cinematographer:
- Gabriel Figueroa
- Composer:
- Richard Hageman
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures, Argosy Pictures, Productora Mex. Desconcida
- Status:
- Released
The Fugitive (1947) Trailer
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The Fugitive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Fonda
as A Fugitive
Dolores del Río
as An Indian Woman
Pedro Armendáriz
as A Lieutenant of Police
J. Carrol Naish
as A Police Informer
Leo Carrillo
as Chief of Police
Ward Bond
as James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'
Robert Armstrong
as Police sergeant
John Qualen
as A Refugee Doctor
Fortunio Bonanova
as The Governor's Cousin
Chris-Pin Martin
as An Organ-Grinder
Miguel Inclán
as A Hostage
Fernando Fernández
as A Singer
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Graham Greene and Dudley Nichols, produced by Merian C. Cooper and John Ford.
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The Fugitive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 50 ratings.
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The Fugitive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fugitive online?
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The Fugitive (1947) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fugitive?
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The main cast of The Fugitive (1947) includes Henry Fonda, Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, J. Carrol Naish and Leo Carrillo. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fugitive released?
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The Fugitive was released on November 11, 1947 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Fugitive worth watching?
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The Fugitive (1947) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fugitive?
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Yes. The official The Fugitive trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.