The Fugitive
Seen it?1947 | 100 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
Anti-Catholic and anti-cleric policies in the Mexican state of Tabasco lead the revolutionary government to persecute the state's last remaining priest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Ford
- Henry FondaA Fugitive
- Dolores del RíoAn Indian Woman
- Pedro ArmendárizA Lieutenant of Police
- J. Carrol NaishA Police Informer
- Leo CarrilloChief of Police
- Ward BondJames Calvert, aka 'El Gringo'
- Robert ArmstrongPolice sergeant
- John QualenA Refugee Doctor
- Fortunio BonanovaThe Governor's Cousin
- Chris-Pin MartinAn Organ-Grinder