Run for the Sun
“Clawing...Killing...Hacking his way across a thousand miles of steaming jungle!”
Synopsis
Mike, a Hemingway-esque adventure novelist, is spending his days in a self-imposed exile somewhere in Central America. A reporter for Sight Magazine, Katie, has tracked him down in the hope of getting the biggest scoop of her career. Mike falls for Katie. On a flight to Mexico City, their plane crashes near a remote hideaway of Nazi war criminals in hiding. The Nazis want to stay hidden and plan to dispose of their new guests
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Richard Widmark
Michael 'Mike' Latimer
Trevor Howard
Browne
Jane Greer
Katherine 'Katie' Connors
Peter van Eyck
Dr. Van Anders / Col. Wilham Von Andre
Juan García
Fernandez
José Antonio Carbajal
Paco
José Chávez
Pedro
Guillermo Calles
Paco
Margarito Luna
Gran-Hotel Proprietor
Guillermo Bravo Sosa
Gran-Hotel Waiter
Enedina Díaz de León
Paco's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 30, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Boulting, Dudley Nichols
- Original Score
- Fred Steiner
- Original Title
- Run for the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Russ-Field Corporation, United Artists, Russ-Field Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting
Roy Boulting, Dudley Nichols, Richard Connell
Fred Steiner
Joseph LaShelle
Frederic Knudtson
Robert Waterfield, Jane Russell, Harry Tatelman
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Boulting
Screenplay
Dudley Nichols
Screenplay
Roy Boulting
Director
James H. Garlock
Costume Design
Fred Steiner
Original Music Composer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Harry Tatelman
Producer
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
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 Run for the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Run for the Sun about?
Mike, a Hemingway-esque adventure novelist, is spending his days in a self-imposed exile somewhere in Central America. A reporter for Sight Magazine, Katie, has tracked him down in the hope of getting the biggest scoop of her career. Mike falls for Katie. On a flight to Mexico City, their plane crashes near a remote hideaway of Nazi war criminals in hiding. The Nazis want to stay hidden and plan to dispose of their new guests
Who directed Run for the Sun?
Run for the Sun was directed by Roy Boulting.
Who stars in Run for the Sun?
The principal cast of Run for the Sun includes Richard Widmark, Trevor Howard, Jane Greer, Peter van Eyck, Juan García.
When was Run for the Sun released and how long is it?
Run for the Sun was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Run for the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Run for the Sun was composed by Fred Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Run for the Sun?
Run for the Sun holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).