The Fugitive
“Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight !”
Synopsis
Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.
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The Fugitive (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Henry Fonda
A Fugitive
Dolores del Río
An Indian Woman
Pedro Armendáriz
A Lieutenant of Police
J. Carrol Naish
A Police Informer
Leo Carrillo
Chief of Police
Ward Bond
James Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'
Robert Armstrong
Police sergeant
John Qualen
A Refugee Doctor
Fortunio Bonanova
The Governor's Cousin
Chris-Pin Martin
An Organ-Grinder
Miguel Inclán
A Hostage
Fernando Fernández
A Singer
Rodolfo Acosta
Policeman (uncredited)
Mel Ferrer
Father Serra (uncredited)
Jack Pennick
Man (uncredited)
José Torvay
Mexican (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- The Fugitive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures, Argosy Pictures, Productora Mex. Desconcida
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Dudley Nichols, Graham Greene
Richard Hageman
Gabriel Figueroa
Jack Murray
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Merian C. Cooper
Producer
Jack Murray
Editor
John Ford
Director
John Ford
Producer
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
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 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fugitive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fugitive about?
Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.
Who directed The Fugitive?
The Fugitive was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Fugitive?
The principal cast of The Fugitive includes Henry Fonda, Dolores del Río, Pedro Armendáriz, J. Carrol Naish, Leo Carrillo.
When was The Fugitive released and how long is it?
The Fugitive was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fugitive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fugitive was composed by Richard Hageman.
Is The Fugitive based on a book or true story?
The Fugitive is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Graham Greene".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fugitive?
The Fugitive holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).