Synopsis
A convict sentenced to three years for killing a detective escapes and goes on the lam, aided by a local girl.
Movie Information
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers
- Philip Dunne
- Release Year
- 1948
- Runtime
- 78 minutes
- Genre
- Thriller
- Language
- EN
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Rating
- 5.7 / 10 (17 votes)
Top Cast
Rex Harrison
Matt Denant
Peggy Cummins
Dora Winton
William Hartnell
Inspector Harris
Norman Wooland
Minister
Jill Esmond
Grace Winton
Frederick Piper
Brownie
Marjorie Rhodes
Mrs. Pinkem
Betty Ann Davies
Girl in Park
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