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Face of a Fugitive

1959Movie1 h 21 minNR

DramaWestern
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MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–38%

A tense, nostalgic drama movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for teens · pure escapism · adults

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Story

DANGER SHADOWED EVERY STEP HE TOOK!

A man who was falsly accused for murder escapes the sheriffs and starts a new life in a town at the border of the States to Mexico. But he cannot settle in peace as his chasers are trying to find him.

Feels like

  • Classic Film Noir Thriller
  • Fugitive Chase Drama
  • Border Town Atmosphere
  • High-Stakes Suspense
  • Mid-Century Crime Cinema
  • Paranoia and Pursuit
  • Underdog Survival Story
  • Stylized Black-and-White Aesthetic

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Written by
David T. Chantler, Daniel B. Ullman, Peter Dawson
Produced by
David Heilweil
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith

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Facts

May 1, 1959 · 1 h 21 min · NR

Released
May 1, 1959
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries