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Desperate (1947)

TV_PG 73 min  -  Film-Noir | Thriller  -   9 May 1947 (USA)
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A young married couple flee both police and a gangster out for revenge.

Director:

Anthony Mann

Writers:

Harry Essex (screenplay), Martin Rackin (additional dialogue), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Steve Brodie Steve Brodie ...
Steve Randall
Audrey Long Audrey Long ...
Mrs. Anne Randall
Raymond Burr ...
Walt Radak
Douglas Fowley Douglas Fowley ...
Pete Lavitch, Private Eye
William Challee William Challee ...
Reynolds
Jason Robards Sr. Jason Robards Sr. ...
Det. Lt. Louie Ferrari (as Jason Robards)
Freddie Steele Freddie Steele ...
Shorty Abbott
Lee Frederick Lee Frederick ...
Joe Daly
Paul E. Burns Paul E. Burns ...
Uncle Jan
Ilka Grüning Ilka Grüning ...
Aunt Klara (as Ilka Gruning)
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Storyline

When mobster Walt Radak tries to trick independent trucker Steve Randall into transporting stolen furs, Steve alerts the police, and Walt's young brother Al is caught and held for a cop-killing. When ruthless Radak tries to extort Steve's help in clearing Al, Steve and his young wife flee for their lives, only to find that the police are also in pursuit. With every man's hand against them, Steve and Anne must repeatedly abandon their temporary refuges. Finally, one midnight, the showdown... Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Police | Married Couple | Brother | Trucker | Mobster  | See more »

Taglines:

MURDER at any moment! SUSPENSE... in every step!!!

Genres:

Film-Noir | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Apegnosmenos See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

RKO Radio Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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