Journey into Fear
“Welles and Del Rio together! as Terror Man vs. Leopard Woman--for possession of a mysterious stranger in the powder-keg Middle East”
Synopsis
An American ballistics expert in Turkey finds himself targeted by Nazi agents. Safe passage home by ship is arranged for him, but he soon discovers that his pursuers are also on board.
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Journey Into Fear 1943 clip
Type: Clip • Published 2009-09-19
Top Cast
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Joseph Cotten
Howard Graham
Dolores del Río
Josette Martel
Ruth Warrick
Mrs. Stephanie Graham
Agnes Moorehead
Mrs. Mathews
Orson Welles
Colonel Haki
Everett Sloane
Kopeikin
Jack Durant
Gogo Martel
Eustace Wyatt
Prof Haller - German archeologist
Frank Readick
Matthews - Cockney socialist
Edgar Barrier
Kuvetli - tobacco salesman
Jack Moss
Peter Banat - obese gunman
Stefan Schnabel
Translator for ships captain
Hans Conried
Swami magician
Robert Meltzer
Ship baggageman / Head waiter
Richard Bennett
Ship's Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Journey into Fear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Turkish, German
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Mercury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Joseph Cotten, Orson Welles, Eric Ambler
Roy Webb
Karl Struss
Mark Robson
Orson Welles
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Struss
Director of Photography
Mark Robson
Editor
Joseph Cotten
Screenplay
Norman Foster
Director
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Orson Welles
Screenplay
Orson Welles
Producer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Journey into Fear
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What is Journey into Fear about?
An American ballistics expert in Turkey finds himself targeted by Nazi agents. Safe passage home by ship is arranged for him, but he soon discovers that his pursuers are also on board.
Who directed Journey into Fear?
Journey into Fear was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Journey into Fear?
The principal cast of Journey into Fear includes Joseph Cotten, Dolores del Río, Ruth Warrick, Agnes Moorehead, Orson Welles.
When was Journey into Fear released and how long is it?
Journey into Fear was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Journey into Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Journey into Fear was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Journey into Fear based on a book or true story?
Journey into Fear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eric Ambler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Journey into Fear?
Journey into Fear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).