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Woman on the Run (1950)

Movie ★ 6.8 77 min

Thriller Crime Mystery

Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.

Norman Foster Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 10, 1950
Runtime
77 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0043142
Language
Studio
Fidelity Pictures Corporation

Themes

Cast

Ann Sheridan Ann Sheridan Eleanor Johnson Dennis O'Keefe Dennis O'Keefe Dan Legget Robert Keith Robert Keith Inspector Martin Ferris John Qualen John Qualen Maibus Frank Jenks Frank Jenks Detective Homer Shaw Ross Elliott Ross Elliott Frank Johnson Jane Liddell Messenger Girl Joan Shawlee Joan Shawlee Blonde J. Farrell MacDonald J. Farrell MacDonald Cap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain Steven Geray Steven Geray Dr. Arnold Hohler Victor Sen Yung Victor Sen Yung Sammy Chung Reiko Sato Reiko Sato Suzie Syd Saylor Syd Saylor Sullivan Tom Dillon Tom Dillon Joe Gordon Frank Baker Frank Baker Morgue Attendant (uncredited) Steve Carruthers Steve Carruthers Optometrist (uncredited) Spencer Chan Chinese Waiter (uncredited) Mike Donovan Irish Cop (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Woman on the Run about?
Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.
Who directed Woman on the Run?
Woman on the Run was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Woman on the Run?
Woman on the Run stars Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith, John Qualen.
When was Woman on the Run released?
Woman on the Run is a 1950 thriller, crime, mystery film.
Where can I watch Woman on the Run?
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