Run for Cover
Seen it?1955 | 93 min | Western, 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. If you loved Rio Bravo or Silverado, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.
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
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 13K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray
- James CagneyMatt Dow
- Viveca LindforsHelga Swenson
- John DerekDavey Bishop
- Jean HersholtMr. Swenson
- Grant WithersGentry
- Jack LambertLarsen
- Ernest BorgnineMorgan
- Ray TealSheriff
- Irving BaconScotty
- Trevor BardettePaulsen