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The Capture

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1950 | 91 min | Drama, Western, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for people who like their stories with a little danger and western fans. Leaves you with something to think about. A good follow-up to The Asphalt Jungle or True Grit.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

A badly injured fugitive explains to a priest how he came to be in his present predicament.

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 impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by John Sturges

  • Lew AyresLin Vanner / Lindley Brown
  • Teresa WrightEllen Tevlin Vanner
  • Victor JoryFather Gomez
  • Jacqueline WhiteLuana Ware
  • Jimmy HuntMike Tevlin, Ellen's Son
  • Barry KelleyEarl C. Mahoney, Finance Co. V.P.
  • Duncan RenaldoCarlos
  • William BakewellHerb Tolin, Bolsa Grande Oil
  • Milton ParsonsThin Man Visiting Mahoney
  • Frank MattsJuan, Telvin's Hired Man