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Woman on the Run

1950Movie1 h 17 minNR

80
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A gripping, tense thriller movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.

Feels like

  • Noir Thriller
  • Gangland Murder
  • Hiding Witness
  • San Francisco Setting
  • Suspenseful Chase
  • Unsuccessful Marriage
  • Newspaper Investigation
  • Classic Crime

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Norman Foster
Produced by
Howard Welsch

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Facts

November 10, 1950 · 1 h 17 min · NR

Released
November 10, 1950
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Dramatic Irony, Tagalong Reporter +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Tagalong Reporter
  • He Knows Too Much
  • Loyal Animal Companion
  • Relationship-Salvaging Disaster
  • Starving Artist
  • The Reveal
  • I Never Said It Was Poison
  • Film Noir
  • Femme Fatale
  • Blackmail Backfire

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