Run for Cover
“The story of a man apart... who brought faith to a youth, love to a woman, justice to a land!”
Synopsis
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Top Cast
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James Cagney
Matt Dow
Viveca Lindfors
Helga Swenson
John Derek
Davey Bishop
Jean Hersholt
Mr. Swenson
Grant Withers
Gentry
Jack Lambert
Larsen
Ernest Borgnine
Morgan
Ray Teal
Sheriff
Irving Bacon
Scotty
Trevor Bardette
Paulsen
John Miljan
Mayor Walsh
Gus Schilling
Doc Ridgeway
Denver Pyle
Harvey
Phil Chambers
Morgan's Partner in Bank Robbery (uncredited)
Bob Folkerson
Hughes (uncredited)
Joe Haworth
Larry - Train Guard (uncredited)
Harold J. Kennedy
Devers - Expressman on Train (uncredited)
Emmett Lynn
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Winston Miller
- Original Score
- Howard Jackson
- Original Title
- Run for Cover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
Winston Miller, Harriet Frank Jr., Irving Ravetch
Howard Jackson
Daniel L. Fapp
Howard A. Smith
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
Winston Miller
Screenplay
William H. Pine
Producer
William C. Thomas
Producer
Howard Jackson
Original Music Composer
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
Howard A. Smith
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Run for Cover
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Run for Cover about?
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
Who directed Run for Cover?
Run for Cover was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in Run for Cover?
The principal cast of Run for Cover includes James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, Jean Hersholt, Grant Withers.
When was Run for Cover released and how long is it?
Run for Cover was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Run for Cover?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Run for Cover was composed by Howard Jackson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Run for Cover?
Run for Cover holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).