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Still from Cry of the Hunted — Cry of the Hunted (1953) — Joseph H. LewisPhotographed by Harold Lipstein

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Joseph H. Lewis

Cry of the Hunted

English / 1953 / 1h 20m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.16/5·1K ratings·388 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A prison convict escapes through the Louisiana swamps.

Included in
Queersighted: Queer Noir
Position 7

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph H. Lewis

WriterJack Leonard

CinematographerHarold Lipstein

ComposerRudolph G. Kopp

EditorConrad A. Nervig

Producer

William Grady Jr.

Cast

Vittorio Gassmanas Jory

Barry Sullivanas Lieutenant Tunner

Polly Bergenas Janet Tunner

William Conradas Goodwin

Mary Zavianas Ella

Robert Burtonas Warden Keeley

Harry Shannonas Sheriff Brown

Jonathan Cottas Deputy Davis

Eugene Mazzolaas Albert Jory

George Selkas Josh

Harry Cheshireas Doctor

Bill Walkeras Dock Attendant

Frank Arnoldas Creole Fisherman (uncredited)

Sonia Charskyas Swamp Woman (uncredited)

Jay Lawrenceas Deputy (uncredited)

Nolan Learyas Prison Doctor (uncredited)

Inez Palangeas Old Woman (uncredited)

Fred Santleyas Ticket Clerk (uncredited)

Helen Winstonas Nurse (uncredited)

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