Chase a Crooked Shadow
“The Man Hunts the Girl... The Girl Hunts the Man...”
Synopsis
A woman who lives in Spain has trouble convincing anybody that a complete stranger has taken her dead brother's identity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- David D. Osborn, Charles Sinclair
- Original Score
- Matyas Seiber
- Original Title
- Chase a Crooked Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Associated Dragon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
David D. Osborn, Charles Sinclair
Matyas Seiber
Erwin Hillier
Gordon Pilkington
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
David D. Osborn
Screenplay
Charles Sinclair
Screenplay
Matyas Seiber
Original Music Composer
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chase a Crooked Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Chase a Crooked Shadow about?
A woman who lives in Spain has trouble convincing anybody that a complete stranger has taken her dead brother's identity.
Who directed Chase a Crooked Shadow?
Chase a Crooked Shadow was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Chase a Crooked Shadow?
The principal cast of Chase a Crooked Shadow includes Richard Todd, Anne Baxter, Herbert Lom, Faith Brook, Alan Tilvern.
When was Chase a Crooked Shadow released and how long is it?
Chase a Crooked Shadow was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Chase a Crooked Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chase a Crooked Shadow was composed by Matyas Seiber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chase a Crooked Shadow?
Chase a Crooked Shadow holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).