The Chase
Seen it?1966 | 135 min | Crime, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Bonnie and Clyde or Public Enemies, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arthur Penn
- Marlon BrandoSheriff Calder
- Jane FondaAnna Reeves
- Robert RedfordCharlie 'Bubber' Reeves
- E.G. MarshallVal Rogers
- Angie DickinsonRuby Calder
- Janice RuleEmily Stewart
- Miriam HopkinsMrs. Reeves
- Martha HyerMary Fuller
- Robert DuvallEdwin Stewart
- Richard BradfordDamon Fuller