Hunt the Man Down

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Hunt the Man Down

1950

1h 8m

Crime

Drama

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When loner Bill Jackson (James Anderson) prevents a robbery at the bar where he works, the ensuing media attention reveals that he is actually Richard Kinkaid, a fugitive wanted in connection with a decade-old murder case. Public defender Paul Bennett (Gig Young) believes that Kinkaid is innocent, but lacks fresh evidence to make his case. Now, with an innocent man's freedom in the balance, Bennett must find and interview the crime's original seven witnesses.

Terry Staunton

Radio Times

May have fared better as a theatrical play, but it's full of quotable lines and skilfully dispenses its plot twists.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 7, 2022

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Pleasing B-movie film noir.

Rated: B-

Mar 21, 2005

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Steve D

Ok B movie helped by Gig Young.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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jay f

Gotta figure a film like this was inspiration for a yung Sandy Cohen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/07/24

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Russ G

A quite passable quickie B Picture whodunnit. Fans of the genre will recognize blond bombshell Cleo Moore in the finale. The performances are professional and it doesn't drag due to the 68 minute run time.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/26/22

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deke p

Saw it on the movie channel, but a few days later can't hardly rember much about it. Starred GIG YOUNG, before he became a totally drunk louse in real life.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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John M

Watch this movie if you get the chance! Why? It will keep your attention and in the end you will find out who the real killer is! A real Matlock type of lawyer is employed by the public defenders office and if he thinks you are not guilty, well this lawyer is the one you would want defending your case. Question. Why did the real killer kill?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/06/20

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Audience Member

ok B movie film noir from the of the first cycle.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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George Archainbaud

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Gig Young

Paul Bennett

Lynne Roberts

Sally Clark

Mary Anderson

Alice McGuire

Willard Parker

Burnell "Brick" Appleby

Carla Balenda

Rolene Wood

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Synopsis

When loner Bill Jackson (James Anderson) prevents a robbery at the bar where he works, the ensuing media attention reveals that he is actually Richard Kinkaid, a fugitive wanted in connection with a decade-old murder case. Public defender Paul Bennett (Gig Young) believes that Kinkaid is innocent, but lacks fresh evidence to make his case. Now, with an innocent man's freedom in the balance, Bennett must find and interview the crime's original seven witnesses.

Director: George Archainbaud
Producer: Lewis J. Rachmil
Screenwriter: DeVallon Scott
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 8m