You Have to Run Fast
“Shoot First...Or Run Fast!”
Synopsis
Dr. Frank Harlow is in the process of trying to save a man badly beaten by two gangsters whom he identifies to the police. When the victim dies the charge becomes murder and Harlow hightails it to the far woods where he finds a job as clerk Roger Condon in a sporting-goods store. Harlow's plan is to lay low until the gangsters forget about him. But complications arise from two different sectors. First, Harlow falls in love with the local beauty Laurie Maitland and second, the murderers find out where he is hiding.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton
- Original Title
- You Have to Run Fast
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Robert E. Kent Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Orville H. Hampton
Robert E. Kent
Department Leadership Roster
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Robert E. Kent
Producer
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What is You Have to Run Fast about?
Dr. Frank Harlow is in the process of trying to save a man badly beaten by two gangsters whom he identifies to the police. When the victim dies the charge becomes murder and Harlow hightails it to the far woods where he finds a job as clerk Roger Condon in a sporting-goods store. Harlow's plan is to lay low until the gangsters forget about him. But complications arise from two different sectors. First, Harlow falls in love with the local beauty Laurie Maitland and second, the murderers find out where he is hiding.
Who directed You Have to Run Fast?
You Have to Run Fast was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in You Have to Run Fast?
The principal cast of You Have to Run Fast includes Craig Hill, Elaine Edwards, Grant Richards, Willis Bouchey, Ken Mayer.
When was You Have to Run Fast released and how long is it?
You Have to Run Fast was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.