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The Chase (1946) | Criteria

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The Chase

English • 1946 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

Chuck Scott gets a job as chauffeur to tough guy Eddie Roman; but Chuck's involvement with Eddie's fearful wife becomes a nightmare.

Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 19
Included in
30 Years of The Film Foundation
Position 6

Credits

Crew

DirectorArthur Ripley

WriterPhilip Yordan

CinematographerFranz Planer

ComposerMichel Michelet

EditorEdward Mann

ProducerSeymour Nebenzal

Cast

Robert Cummingsas Chuck Scott

Michèle Morganas Lorna Roman

Steve Cochranas Eddie Roman

as Gino

Lloyd Corriganas Emmerrich Johnson

Jack Holtas Cmdr. Davidson

Don Wilsonas Fats

Alex Minotisas Lt. Acosta

Nina Koshetzas Madame Chin

Yolanda Laccaas Midnight

James Westerfieldas Job the Butler

Jimmy Amesas The Killer

Shirley O'Haraas Manicurist

Bess Flowersas Woman sitting at bar at Florida Club