Flight from Destiny
1941, English. Directed by Vincent Sherman.
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Vincent ShermanDirector
- Geraldine FitzgeraldBetty Farroway
- Thomas MitchellProf. Henry Todhunter
- Jeffrey LynnMichael Farroway
- James StephensonDr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
- Mona MarisKetti Moret
- Jonathan HaleDist. Atty. Johnson
- David BruceJohn Saunders
- Thurston HallDean Somers
- Mary GordonMartha
- John EldredgePeterson
- Hardie AlbrightFerrers
- William ForrestPrentiss
Details
- Released
- 8 February 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Berkeley Cox, Barry Trivers
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Flight from Destiny runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
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Flight from Destiny isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 February 1941. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Flight from Destiny?
If you liked Flight from Destiny, try Scarlet Street, The Woman in the Window, Panic.
Who directed Flight from Destiny?
Flight from Destiny (1941) was directed by Vincent Sherman and stars Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell, Jeffrey Lynn.