The Fugitive (1947)
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- Approved
- 1h 44min
- Drama, History
- 17 Mar 1948 (Sweden)
- Movie
Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 2 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Henry Fonda | ... |
A Fugitive
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| Dolores Del Río | ... |
An Indian Woman
(as Dolores Del Rio)
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| Pedro Armendáriz | ... |
A Lieutenant of Police
(as Pedro Armendariz)
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| J. Carrol Naish | ... |
A Police Informer
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| Leo Carrillo | ... |
A Chief of Police
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| Ward Bond | ... |
El Gringo
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| Robert Armstrong | ... |
A Sergeant of Police
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| John Qualen | ... |
A Refugee Doctor
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| Fortunio Bonanova | ... |
The Governor's Cousin
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| Chris-Pin Martin | ... |
An Organ-Grinder
(as Cris-Pin Martin)
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| Miguel Inclán | ... |
A Hostage
(as Miguel Inclan)
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| Fernando Fernández | ... |
A Singer
(as Fernando Fernandez)
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| Rodolfo Acosta | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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| Mel Ferrer | ... |
Father Serra (uncredited)
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| Jack Pennick | ... |
Man (uncredited)
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| José Torvay | ... |
Mexican (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Ford | ||
| Emilio Fernández | ... | (uncredited) |
Written by
| Dudley Nichols | ... | (screen play) |
| Graham Greene | ... | (novel "The Labyrinthine Ways") |
Produced by
| Merian C. Cooper | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Emilio Fernández | ... | associate producer (as Emilio Fernandez) |
| John Ford | ... | producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Richard Hageman | ||
Cinematography by
| Gabriel Figueroa | ||
Editing by
| Jack Murray | ||
Art Direction by
| Alfred Ybarra | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jesse Hibbs | ... | assistant director |
| Zacarías Gómez Urquiza | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Manuel Parra | ... | properties |
Sound Department
| José B. Carles | ... | sound (as Jose B. Carles) |
| Galdino R. Samperio | ... | sound (as Galdino Samperio) |
Music Department
| Lucien Cailliet | ... | orchestration |
| Richard Hageman | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| Merian C. Cooper | ... | presenter |
| Mel Ferrer | ... | directorial assistant (as Melchor Ferrer) |
| John Ford | ... | presenter |
| Jack Pennick | ... | executive assistant |
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
- Productora Mex. Desconcida (co-production)
Distributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1947) (United States) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1947) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Films (1948) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1948) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1948) (France) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1948) (Norway) (theatrical)
- M.P.E.A. (1949) (Austria) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1950) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (United States) (tv)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- RCA (sound system)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Based of the Graham Greene novel about a revolutionary priest in Central America. A priest who is The Fugitive is trying to getaway from the authorities who have denounced Christianity and want anyone linked to it dead. The Fugitive finds shelter with an Indian Woman (The Woman), a faithful parishioner, who gives the priest directions to Puerto Grande, where he could then board a ship and sail to freedom in America. On his journey to Puerto Grande, he meets up with a man who says he will protect him. In reality, he is the Police Informer and once The Fugitive realizes this, he is back on the run, but the Police Informer is never far behind along with the authorities. Written by Kelly |
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| Taglines | Peril-Laden adventure ... of a man's desperate plight ! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,500,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The opening narration is by Ward Bond, who also plays an important role in the film. See more » |
| Goofs | When the Priest is on line getting ready to board a ship, he is approached by a young boy that was baptized by him. The boy informs him that his mother is dying and wishes for the priest to come home with him to give her the last rites. What is not explained is how did the boy just happen to know that the priest was in town and getting ready to board a ship at that precise moment and in the third class section. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in John Ford (1992). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie See more » |
| Quotes |
A Police Informer:
[to the priest]
He's dying, Father. He wants you to come. You cannot refuse a man who is dying, Father. He has so much to confess. See more » |