Run for the Sun(1956)
Clawing...Killing...Hacking his way across a thousand miles of steaming jungle!
Run for the Sun Synopsis
Mike, a Hemingway-esque adventure novelist, is spending his days in a self-imposed exile somewhere in Central America. A reporter for Sight Magazine, Katie, has tracked him down in the hope of getting the biggest scoop of her career. Mike falls for Katie. On a flight to Mexico City, their plane crashes near a remote hideaway of Nazi war criminals in hiding. The Nazis want to stay hidden and plan to dispose of their new guests
Run for the Sun (1956) is a adventure and thriller film directed by Roy Boulting, released on July 30, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Richard Widmark, Trevor Howard, Jane Greer and Peter van Eyck. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Boulting
- Writers:
- Dudley Nichols, Roy Boulting, Richard Connell
- Producers:
- Harry Tatelman
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph LaShelle
- Composer:
- Fred Steiner
- Production:
- Russ-Field Corporation, United Artists, Russ-Field Productions
- Status:
- Released
Run for the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Widmark
as Michael 'Mike' Latimer
Trevor Howard
as Browne
Jane Greer
as Katherine 'Katie' Connors
Peter van Eyck
as Dr. Van Anders / Col. Wilham Von Andre
Juan García
as Fernandez
- José Antonio Carbajal
José Antonio Carbajal
as Paco
José Chávez
as Pedro
- Guillermo Calles
Guillermo Calles
as Paco
Margarito Luna
as Gran-Hotel Proprietor
Guillermo Bravo Sosa
as Gran-Hotel Waiter
- Enedina Díaz de León
Enedina Díaz de León
as Paco's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Roy Boulting, written by Dudley Nichols, Roy Boulting and Richard Connell, produced by Harry Tatelman.
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Run for the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 32 ratings.
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Run for the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Run for the Sun online?
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Run for the Sun (1956) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Run for the Sun?
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The main cast of Run for the Sun (1956) includes Richard Widmark, Trevor Howard, Jane Greer, Peter van Eyck and Juan García. The film was directed by Roy Boulting. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Run for the Sun released?
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Run for the Sun was released on July 30, 1956 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Run for the Sun worth watching?
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Run for the Sun (1956) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.