Film6.8195077m

Woman on the Run

Name: Woman on the Run
Director: Norman Foster
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1950-11-10
Cast: Ann Sheridan, Dennis O'Keefe, Robert Keith, John Qualen, Frank Jenks

ThrillerCrimeMystery

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.

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Cast

Ann SheridanDennis O'KeefeRobert KeithJohn QualenFrank JenksRoss ElliottJane LiddellJoan ShawleeJ. Farrell MacDonaldSteven GerayVictor Sen YungReiko Sato

Director

Norman Foster

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