The Hunted
“The TENSION ... of relentless pursuit ! The TERROR of unknown danger !”
Synopsis
A cop investigating a jewel robbery finds that all trails lead to his girlfriend - but she claims she's being framed.
Top Cast
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Preston Foster
Johnny Saxon
Belita
Laura Mead
Pierre Watkin
Simon Rand, Attorney
Edna Holland
Miss Turner
Russell Hicks
Dan Meredith, Chief of Detectives
Frank Ferguson
Paul Harrison
Joseph Crehan
Small Town Police Captain
Larry J. Blake
Hollis Smith (as Larry Blake)
Cathy Carter
Sally Winters
Charles McGraw
Detective
Tristram Coffin
Detective
George Chandler
Joe, the Bartender
Tom Fadden
Bus Passenger
Matty Fain
Truck Driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bernhard
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Fisher
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- The Hunted
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Scott R. Dunlap Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bernhard
Steve Fisher
Edward J. Kay
Harry Neumann
Richard V. Heermance
Scott R. Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
Scott R. Dunlap
Producer
Jack Bernhard
Director
Steve Fisher
Screenplay
Harry Neumann
Director of Photography
Richard V. Heermance
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunted
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hunted about?
A cop investigating a jewel robbery finds that all trails lead to his girlfriend - but she claims she's being framed.
Who directed The Hunted?
The Hunted was directed by Jack Bernhard.
Who stars in The Hunted?
The principal cast of The Hunted includes Preston Foster, Belita, Pierre Watkin, Edna Holland, Russell Hicks.
When was The Hunted released and how long is it?
The Hunted was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hunted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hunted was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunted?
The Hunted holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).