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Face of a Fugitive

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While being escorted to jail, bank robber Jim Larson (Fred MacMurray) manages to get the upper hand on his captor and escape. Jim is surprised to see his brother appear on the scene, ready to aid his sibling. As they make their getaway, his brother and the pursuing lawman shoot each other, leaving the stunned Jim alone and on the run. Assuming a different identity, Jim travels to a mining town and befriends the local sheriff (Lin McCarthy), hoping to start over and find redemption.

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Sergio Benítez Espinof A script that plays tropes explored in previous productions of the genre, and it can never be affirmed that surprise is its guiding star. [Full Review in Spanish] Apr 10, 2020 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Though Fred MacMurray gives a good performance, he's too old for the part. Rated: B- May 15, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member There was probably others, but this is the only Western remember ever seeing Fred MacMurray in but he did an excellent job. Yes, I highly recommend it James Welch, Henderson, Arkansas more size 2023. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/08/23 Full Review deke p attn: RT STAFF: plz u have female picture in CAST FOTOS for 'Sheriff Mark Riley played by MALE actor Lin McCarthy who born 1918 as Linwood Winder McCarthy. 'She' is a HE! His family will check back to see if and when you FIX WRONG FOTO! This flick on The MOVIE Channel 11.15.2020. Fred MacM & young JAMES COBURN. NO pro reviews yet 2 negative amatuer reviewers. This movie is a step above an hour long TV Western show. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Likeable Fred MacMurray vehicle despite the ordinary story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the good western I have seen. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member A good western where a fugitive (Ed MacMurry) pretends to be a normal citizen. MacMurray plays a "good" Bad guy. (I don't agree with the critics review , it's not just a routine western) Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member Very well-directed film with nice, deep space compositions, long takes, nervous editing and a noirish and baroque finale set in an abandonned saloon. Fred MacMurray is quite good as he often is playing against type. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis While being escorted to jail, bank robber Jim Larson (Fred MacMurray) manages to get the upper hand on his captor and escape. Jim is surprised to see his brother appear on the scene, ready to aid his sibling. As they make their getaway, his brother and the pursuing lawman shoot each other, leaving the stunned Jim alone and on the run. Assuming a different identity, Jim travels to a mining town and befriends the local sheriff (Lin McCarthy), hoping to start over and find redemption.
Director
Paul Wendkos
Producer
David Heilweil
Screenwriter
David T. Chantler, Daniel Bruce
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation, Morningside Productions
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 21m