The read
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 17m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Critics rate it 16 points higher than audiences do.
115 audience votes
Key crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Emil NewmanOriginal Music Composer
- Alan CampbellScreenplay
- Norman FosterScreenplay
Cast
- Ann SheridanEleanor Johnson
- Dennis O'KeefeDan Legget
- Robert KeithInspector Martin Ferris
- John QualenMaibus
- Frank JenksDetective Homer Shaw
- Ross ElliottFrank Johnson
- Jane LiddellMessenger Girl
- Joan ShawleeBlonde
- J. Farrell MacDonaldCap, the Retired Ferryboat Captain
- Steven GerayDr. Arnold Hohler
- Victor Sen YungSammy Chung
- Reiko SatoSuzie
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Themes
californiasan francisco, californiafilm noirmurderon the runb moviewitness to murderpolice inspector