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Run for Cover

  • 19551955
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
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James Cagney, John Derek, and Viveca Lindfors in Run for Cover (1955)
  • Western
Mistaken for train robbers, Matt Dow and Davey Bishop are shot at by the sheriff and his posse but they are cleared and hired as lawmen.Mistaken for train robbers, Matt Dow and Davey Bishop are shot at by the sheriff and his posse but they are cleared and hired as lawmen.Mistaken for train robbers, Matt Dow and Davey Bishop are shot at by the sheriff and his posse but they are cleared and hired as lawmen.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Nicholas Ray
  • Writers
    • Winston Miller(screenplay)
    • Harriet Frank Jr.(story)
    • Irving Ravetch(story)
  • Stars
    • James Cagney
    • Viveca Lindfors
    • John Derek
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nicholas Ray
  • Writers
    • Winston Miller(screenplay)
    • Harriet Frank Jr.(story)
    • Irving Ravetch(story)
  • Stars
    • James Cagney
    • Viveca Lindfors
    • John Derek
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    • 17User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    James Cagney
    James Cagney
    • Matt Dowas Matt Dow
    Viveca Lindfors
    Viveca Lindfors
    • Helga Swensonas Helga Swenson
    John Derek
    John Derek
    • Davey Bishopas Davey Bishop
    Jean Hersholt
    Jean Hersholt
    • Mr. Swensonas Mr. Swenson
    Grant Withers
    Grant Withers
    • Gentryas Gentry
    Jack Lambert
    Jack Lambert
    • Larsenas Larsen
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • Morganas Morgan
    Ray Teal
    Ray Teal
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Irving Bacon
    Irving Bacon
    • Scottyas Scotty
    Trevor Bardette
    Trevor Bardette
    • Paulsenas Paulsen
    John Miljan
    John Miljan
    • Mayor Walshas Mayor Walsh
    Gus Schilling
    Gus Schilling
    • Doc Ridgewayas Doc Ridgeway
    Fred Bailes
      Phil Chambers
      Phil Chambers
      • Morgan's Partner in Bank Robberyas Morgan's Partner in Bank Robbery
      • (uncredited)
      Frank Cordell
        Bob Folkerson
        • Hughesas Hughes
        • (uncredited)
        Joe Haworth
        • Larry - Train Guardas Larry - Train Guard
        • (uncredited)
        Howard Joslin
          • Director
            • Nicholas Ray
          • Writers
            • Winston Miller(screenplay)
            • Harriet Frank Jr.(story)
            • Irving Ravetch(story)
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          Did you know

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          • Trivia
            This is the second of three westerns that Cagney made. The first was "The Oklahoma Kid" (1939) and his third and final one was "Tribute To A Bad Man" (1956).
          • Goofs
            When Mr. Swenson falls off his buckboard, he lands on a rectangular patch of ground obviously prepared in advance for the stunt.
          • Quotes

            Matt Dow: Why don't you stop feeling sorry for yourself? You think you're the only one in the world ever got a raw deal... There's a lot of people in this world who've had a tougher time than you or me. It comes with the ticket. Nobody guarantees you a free ride. The only difference is, most people don't run for cover. They keep right on going, picking up the pieces the best way they can. But you never hear of them. It's the ones who can't take it, like you - the ones looking for a free ride - who cause all the trouble, everywhere.

          • Connections
            Featured in Robert Montgomery Presents: P.J. Martin and Son (1955)
          • Soundtracks
            Run for Cover
            Music by Howard Jackson

            Lyric by Jack Brooks

          User reviews17

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          Top review
          7/10
          Run for Cover
          Not a terribly deep western, but a satisfying one that makes some decent social commentary. Unfortunately, this is a VistaVision film, but the copy I saw was in Academy ratio. So I can't comment too much on the cinematography... I'll just say I didn't see anything there that hinted at greatness. I'm not the world's biggest Cagney fan, however I liked his performance here as a man of upstanding integrity. This might also be the film's biggest weakness, the protagonist is a little too perfect. But he's a hero that's enjoyable to watch interact with those around him, especially those of lesser character. The supporting roles by John Derek and Viveca Lindfors are unremarkable but solid. The movie keeps things moving at a steady pace, maybe too steady but quite watchable. There are a couple of interesting surprises as well. There are certainly better westerns out there, but you could do a whole lot worse.
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          • MartinTeller
          • Jan 6, 2012

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          • Release date
            • May 14, 1955 (United States)
          • Country of origin
            • United States
          • Language
            • English
          • Also known as
            • Colorado
          • Filming locations
            • Aztec Ruins National Monument - 84 County Road 2900, Aztec, New Mexico, USA
          • Production company
            • Pine-Thomas Productions
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          • Gross US & Canada
            • $1,500,000
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          Technical specs

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          • Runtime
            1 hour 33 minutes
          • Color
            • Color

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