Man on the Run
Synopsis
An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
Top Cast
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Derek Farr
Sgt. Peter Burden
Joan Hopkins
Jean Adams
Edward Chapman
Chief Inspector Mitchell
Laurence Harvey
Detective Sergeant Lawson
Howard Marion-Crawford
1st Paratrooper
Alfie Bass
Bert the Barge Mate
John Bailey
Dan Underwood, Burglar
John Stuart
Det. Inspector Jim McBane
Edward Underdown
Slim Elfey
Leslie Perrins
Charlie
Kenneth More
Corp. Newman the Blackmailer
Martin Miller
Tony - Cafe Proprietor
Margaret Goodman
Rosa - Tony's Cafe Waitress
Cameron Hall
Reg Hawkins
Robert Adair
Morgan
Eleanor Summerfield
May Baker, Anchor Hotel
Anthony Nicholls
Wapping Station Inspector
Valentine Dyall
Army Judge Advocate
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Huntington
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Huntington
- Original Score
- Philip Green
- Original Title
- Man on the Run
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Huntington
Lawrence Huntington
Philip Green
Wilkie Cooper
Monica Kimick
Lawrence Huntington
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Huntington
Writer
Lawrence Huntington
Director
Lawrence Huntington
Producer
Monica Kimick
Editor
Wilkie Cooper
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Man on the Run
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What is Man on the Run about?
An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
Who directed Man on the Run?
Man on the Run was directed by Lawrence Huntington.
Who stars in Man on the Run?
The principal cast of Man on the Run includes Derek Farr, Joan Hopkins, Edward Chapman, Laurence Harvey, Howard Marion-Crawford.
When was Man on the Run released and how long is it?
Man on the Run was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Man on the Run?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Man on the Run was composed by Philip Green.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Man on the Run?
Man on the Run holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).