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The Fugitive

The Fugitive

Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight !

19475.91h 40mNR

Overview

Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.

Directed by John Ford
Written by Graham Greene, Dudley Nichols
Produced by Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
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Top Cast

Henry Fonda

Henry Fonda

A Fugitive

Dolores del Río

Dolores del Río

An Indian Woman

Pedro Armendáriz

Pedro Armendáriz

A Lieutenant of Police

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

A Police Informer

Leo Carrillo

Leo Carrillo

Chief of Police

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'

Robert Armstrong

Robert Armstrong

Police sergeant

John Qualen

John Qualen

A Refugee Doctor

Fortunio Bonanova

Fortunio Bonanova

The Governor's Cousin

Chris-Pin Martin

Chris-Pin Martin

An Organ-Grinder

Themes & Keywords

central america

About The Fugitive

The Fugitive is a drama film released in 1947 exploring themes of central america. Directed by John Ford, it stars Henry Fonda, Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz. Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.

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