Hunted Men
Synopsis
Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
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Lloyd Nolan
Joe Albany
Lynne Overman
Peter Harris
Dorothy Peterson
Mary Harris
Delmar Watson
Robert 'Butch' Harris
Mary Carlisle
Jane Harris
Johnny Downs
Frank Martin
J. Carrol Naish
Henry Rice
Anthony Quinn
Mack McGloyne
Lu Miller
Virgie, the housekeeper
Tommy Bupp
G-Men Club Treasurer
Sonny Bupp
Smallest G-Men Club Member
John Hamilton
Police Commissioner
Wallis Clark
Police Chief
Buster Crabbe
James Flowers
George Davis
Waiter-Witness
Dick Rich
House Henchman Who Shoots
Mary Parker
Young woman at party (uncredited)
Hooper Atchley
Headwaiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Louis King
- Screenplay & Story
- Horace McCoy, Albert Duffy, Marian Grant, William R. Lipman
- Original Title
- Hunted Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Louis King
Horace McCoy, Albert Duffy, Marian Grant, William R. Lipman
Victor Milner
Anne Bauchens
Harold Hurley
Department Leadership Roster
Louis King
Director
Horace McCoy
Writer
Harold Hurley
Producer
William R. Lipman
Writer
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunted Men
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What is Hunted Men about?
Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
Who directed Hunted Men?
Hunted Men was directed by Louis King.
Who stars in Hunted Men?
The principal cast of Hunted Men includes Lloyd Nolan, Lynne Overman, Dorothy Peterson, Delmar Watson, Mary Carlisle.
When was Hunted Men released and how long is it?
Hunted Men was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hunted Men?
Hunted Men holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).