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      The Chase

      Released Nov 17, 1946 1h 21m Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 44% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Unemployed veteran Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) suffers from hallucinations and raw nerves. When he returns a lost wallet to violent mobster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochran), the man offers to hire him as a chauffeur. Not only is the job a stressful one, but Chuck gets mixed up in a plot to help Eddie's wife, Lorna (Michèle Morgan), run off to Havana to escape her cruel husband's grasp. But when Scott is framed for murder, they must run from both Eddie and the authorities. Read More Read Less

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      Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Director Arthur Ripley... turns Havana into network of underworld operatives just waiting to send the next unwitting victim into a web of terror. Nov 22, 2022 Full Review Donald J. Levit ReelTalk Movie Reviews Not so ingenious and engaging as other, Chandler-esque convolutions. Oct 11, 2013 Full Review Jeremy Heilman MovieMartyr.com A last-act plot twist, equally likely to alienate as to fascinate, makes Arthur Ripley's obscure The Chase an especially bizarre jaunt through a nightmarish crime world. Rated: 70/100 Aug 15, 2012 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews This film noir is memorable for its dark dream-like feel, as reality becomes indistinguishable from the dream sequences. Rated: C Aug 20, 2001 Full Review Read all reviews

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      nick s Well produced film with excellent acting and directing, but really fell down at the end. The audience was expected to believe that a long piece of action was a dream sequence or hallucination... felt like a copout. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/23 Full Review Sandy D Was that Judy Garland as the manicurist in the cameo with Steve Cochran at the beginning of the film? (The actress is unidentified in the cast). And who was the older woman (his barber) interacting with them? Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/23 Full Review Audience Member A twisting, convoluted outing. Several holes and implausible events keep the viewer off balance, but the main attraction are the characters - especially those played by Cochran and Lorre. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review william k Odd Cornell Woolrich adaptation hold's our attention with good Noir atmosphere, a capable cast and some suspense, but the disappoints with an unnecessary twist ending. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Extremely stylish unusual movie ; a noir spoof , no mystery involved , with four great actors in lead parts doing their best with a slightly ludicrous plot. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review andy f A madhouse film noir that has great cinematography and performances given above the expected stature of the cast. It has its flaws but the film enthralls throughout. Very good indeed. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Unemployed veteran Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) suffers from hallucinations and raw nerves. When he returns a lost wallet to violent mobster Eddie Roman (Steve Cochran), the man offers to hire him as a chauffeur. Not only is the job a stressful one, but Chuck gets mixed up in a plot to help Eddie's wife, Lorna (Michèle Morgan), run off to Havana to escape her cruel husband's grasp. But when Scott is framed for murder, they must run from both Eddie and the authorities.
      Director
      Arthur Ripley
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 17, 1946, Limited
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jun 3, 2014
      Runtime
      1h 21m