The Fugitive (1947)

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  • THE FUGITIVE


    DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY JOHN FORD/ EMILO FERNANDEZ
    CO-PRODUCED BY EMILO FERNANDEZ/ MERIAN C COOPER
    RKO RADIO PICTURES



    Information from IMDb


    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 The Fugitive (1947) More at IMDbPro »


    Full Cast
    Henry Fonda ... A Fugitive
    Dolores del Rio ... An Indian Woman (as Dolores Del Rio)
    Pedro Armendáriz ... A Lieutenant of Police (as Pedro Armendariz)
    J. Carrol Naish ... A Police Informer
    Leo Carrillo ... A Chief of Police
    Ward Bond ... El Gringo
    Robert Armstrong ... A Sergeant of Police
    John Qualen ... A Refugee Doctor
    Fortunio Bonanova ... The Governor's Cousin
    Chris-Pin Martin ... An Organ-Grinder (as Cris-Pin Martin)
    Miguel Inclán ... A Hostage (as Miguel Inclan)
    Fernando Fernández ... A Singer (as Fernando Fernandez)
    Rodolfo Acosta ... Man (uncredited)
    Mel Ferrer ... Father Serra (uncredited)
    Jack Pennick ... Man (uncredited)
    José Torvay ... Mexican (uncredited)


    Writing Credits
    Dudley Nichols (screenplay)
    Graham Greene (novel "The Labyrinthine Ways" also published as "The Power and The Glory")


    Original Music
    Richard Hageman


    Cinematography
    Gabriel Figueroa


    Trivia
    Mel Ferrer's first film.


    "The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 5, 1948 with J. Carrol Naish and Ward Bond reprising their film roles.


    "Screen Director's Playhouse" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on July 12, 1951 with Henry Fonda reprising his film role.



    Filming Location
    Mexico

    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited 2 times, last by ethanedwards ().

  • The Fugitive is a 1947 drama film starring Henry Fonda
    and , based on the novel The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene.
    It was shot on location in Mexico by
    Mexican cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa.



    Featured some of John Ford's Stock Company
    Including Ward Bond, John Qualen
    Pedro Armendáriz, Jack Pennick


    User Review


    Best Wishes
    Keith
    London- England

    Edited 4 times, last by ethanedwards ().