Hunt the Man Down
“Secrets bared in search for killer!”
Synopsis
A lawyer uncovers secrets behind a 12-year-old murder case.
Top Cast
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Gig Young
Paul Bennett
Lynne Roberts
Sally Clark
Mary Anderson
Alice McGuire / Peggy Linden
Willard Parker
Burnell 'Brick' Appleby
Carla Balenda
Rolene Wood
Gerald Mohr
Walter Long
James Anderson
Richard Kincaid / William H. Jackson
John Kellogg
Kerry 'Lefty' McGuire
Harry Shannon
Wallace Bennett
Cleo Moore
Pat Sheldon
Christy Palmer
Mrs. Joan Brian
Iris Adrian
Marie (uncredited)
Vince Barnett
Joe (uncredited)
Michael Barrett
Eddie Dalbo (uncredited)
Al Bridge
Ulysses Grant Sheldon (uncredited)
John Butler
Alice's Landlord (uncredited)
Frank Cady
Showbox Puppeteer (uncredited)
Robert Cavendish
Daniel J. 'Dan' Brian (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- DeVallon Scott
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Hunt the Man Down
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
DeVallon Scott
Paul Sawtell
Nicholas Musuraca
Samuel E. Beetley
Lewis J. Rachmil
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Lewis J. Rachmil
Producer
DeVallon Scott
Writer
Samuel E. Beetley
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 Hunt the Man Down
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hunt the Man Down about?
A lawyer uncovers secrets behind a 12-year-old murder case.
Who directed Hunt the Man Down?
Hunt the Man Down was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in Hunt the Man Down?
The principal cast of Hunt the Man Down includes Gig Young, Lynne Roberts, Mary Anderson, Willard Parker, Carla Balenda.
When was Hunt the Man Down released and how long is it?
Hunt the Man Down was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Hunt the Man Down?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hunt the Man Down was composed by Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hunt the Man Down?
Hunt the Man Down holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).