Federal Man-Hunt
Synopsis
By a daring ruse and inside help, Pete Rennick, a noted criminal behind bars on federal charges, escapes from the prison, and all of the law-agencies and local police are out to catch him with roadblocks and every car searched, but the escapee gets away. Bill Hasford, a private detective, investigating a racket finds it leads to the wanted man, and has the biggest adventure of his career.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Grindé
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane
- Original Title
- Federal Man-Hunt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Grindé
Maxwell Shane, Samuel Fuller, William Lively
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Nick Grindé
Director
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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What is Federal Man-Hunt about?
By a daring ruse and inside help, Pete Rennick, a noted criminal behind bars on federal charges, escapes from the prison, and all of the law-agencies and local police are out to catch him with roadblocks and every car searched, but the escapee gets away. Bill Hasford, a private detective, investigating a racket finds it leads to the wanted man, and has the biggest adventure of his career.
Who directed Federal Man-Hunt?
Federal Man-Hunt was directed by Nick Grindé.
Who stars in Federal Man-Hunt?
The principal cast of Federal Man-Hunt includes Robert Livingston, June Travis, John Gallaudet, Ben Welden, Horace McMahon.
When was Federal Man-Hunt released and how long is it?
Federal Man-Hunt was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Federal Man-Hunt?
Federal Man-Hunt holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).