Man on the Run (1949)
Overview
An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals.
Where to watch Man on the Run
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix | — | — |
| Italy | Netflix | — | — |
| Netherlands | Netflix | — | — |
| Sweden | Netflix | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Man on the Run in 20 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Man on the Run about?
An Army deserter, still a fugitive in Post-War Britain, wanders into a pawn-shop robbery and finds himself wanted for murder. He meets a war widow who helps him elude the police while he looks for the real criminals. Man on the Run is a Thriller, Drama, Crime movie, released on 1949-05-20, runtime 82 minutes.
Is Man on the Run worth watching?
TMDB users rate Man on the Run 6.7 out of 10 from 17 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Man on the Run?
In Spain, Man on the Run streams on Netflix. The table on this page lists 4 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Lawrence Huntington
Cast
- Derek Farr as Sgt. Peter Burden
- Joan Hopkins as Jean Adams
- Edward Chapman as Chief Inspector Mitchell
- Laurence Harvey as Detective Sergeant Lawson
- Howard Marion-Crawford as 1st Paratrooper
- Alfie Bass as Bert the Barge Mate
- John Bailey as Dan Underwood, Burglar
- John Stuart as Det. Inspector Jim McBane
- Edward Underdown as Slim Elfey
- Leslie Perrins as Charlie
- Kenneth More as Corp. Newman the Blackmailer
- Martin Miller as Tony - Cafe Proprietor
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Sources
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