Face of a Fugitive
“DANGER SHADOWED EVERY STEP HE TOOK!”
Synopsis
A man who was falsly accused for murder escapes the sheriffs and starts a new life in a town at the border of the States to Mexico. But he cannot settle in peace as his chasers are trying to find him.
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Jim Larsen (aka Ray Kincaid)
Lin McCarthy
Sheriff Mark Riley
Dorothy Green
Ellen Bailey
Alan Baxter
Reed Williams
Myrna Fahey
Janet Hawthorne
James Coburn
Purdy
Francis De Sales
Deputy Sheriff George Allison
Gina Gillespie
Alice Bailey
Ron Hayes
Danny Larsen
Paul E. Burns
Jake the Barber
Charles Alvin Bell
Bartender (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Party Guest (uncredited)
Bill Clark
Deputy (uncredited)
Hal K. Dawson
Jackson (uncredited)
George DeNormand
Party Guest (uncredited)
Stanley Farrar
Eakins (uncredited)
James Gavin
Stockton (uncredited)
Herman Hack
Train Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- David T. Chantler, Daniel B. Ullman
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Face of a Fugitive
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Morningside Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
David T. Chantler, Daniel B. Ullman, Peter Dawson
Jerry Goldsmith
Wilfrid M. Cline
Jerome Thoms
David Heilweil, Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Wendkos
Director
David T. Chantler
Screenplay
Daniel B. Ullman
Screenplay
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
David Heilweil
Producer
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jerome Thoms
Editor
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 Face of a Fugitive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Face of a Fugitive about?
A man who was falsly accused for murder escapes the sheriffs and starts a new life in a town at the border of the States to Mexico. But he cannot settle in peace as his chasers are trying to find him.
Who directed Face of a Fugitive?
Face of a Fugitive was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in Face of a Fugitive?
The principal cast of Face of a Fugitive includes Fred MacMurray, Lin McCarthy, Dorothy Green, Alan Baxter, Myrna Fahey.
When was Face of a Fugitive released and how long is it?
Face of a Fugitive was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Face of a Fugitive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Face of a Fugitive was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Face of a Fugitive?
Face of a Fugitive holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).