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7.1 / 10(338 votes)IMDbNR19662h 15m$2.3M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

The Chase

“A breathless explosive story of today!”

Synopsis

The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.

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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Chase (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Boston, Massachusetts

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

February 18, 1966

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

April 6, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$2.3M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Arthur Penn
Screenplay & Story
Lillian Hellman
Original Score
John Barry
Original Title
The Chase
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Spanish, English
Runtime
2h 15m
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Production Studios
Horizon Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Arthur Penn

Screenplay & Story

Lillian Hellman, Horton Foote

Original Score & Music

John Barry

Director of Photography

Joseph LaShelle, Robert Surtees

Film Editing

Gene Milford

Producers

Sam Spiegel

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Horton Foote

Department Leadership Roster

Gene Milford

Editor

Donfeld

Donfeld

Costume Design

John Barry

John Barry

Original Music Composer

Richard Day

Production Design

Joseph LaShelle

Director of Photography

Sam Spiegel

Sam Spiegel

Producer

Arthur Penn

Arthur Penn

Director

Lillian Hellman

Lillian Hellman

Screenplay

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chase

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Chase about?

The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.

Who directed The Chase?

The Chase was directed by Arthur Penn.

Who stars in The Chase?

The principal cast of The Chase includes Marlon Brando, Jane Fonda, Robert Redford, E.G. Marshall, Angie Dickinson.

When was The Chase released and how long is it?

The Chase was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.

How much did The Chase make at the box office?

The Chase grossed $2.3M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Chase?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Chase was composed by John Barry.

Is The Chase based on a book or true story?

The Chase is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Horton Foote".

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Chase?

The Chase holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).