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Woman on the Run

Woman on the Run

As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

19506.81h 17m

Overview

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.

Directed by Norman Foster
Written by Alan Campbell, Norman Foster, Sylvia Tate
Produced by Howard Welsch
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Top 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

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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

Themes & Keywords

californiasan francisco, californiafilm noirmurderon the runb moviewitness to murderpolice inspector

About Woman on the Run

Woman on the Run is a thriller, crime, mystery film released in 1950 exploring themes of california, san francisco, california, film noir, murder, on the run, b movie. Directed by Norman Foster, it stars Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith. 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.

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