Face of a Fugitive
1959, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
DANGER SHADOWED EVERY STEP HE TOOK!
A man who was falsly accused for murder escapes the sheriffs and starts a new life in a town at the border of the States to Mexico. But he cannot settle in peace as his chasers are trying to find him.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- Fred MacMurrayJim Larsen (aka Ray Kincaid)
- Lin McCarthySheriff Mark Riley
- Dorothy GreenEllen Bailey
- Alan BaxterReed Williams
- Myrna FaheyJanet Hawthorne
- James CoburnPurdy
- Francis De SalesDeputy Sheriff George Allison
- Gina GillespieAlice Bailey
- Ron HayesDanny Larsen
- Paul E. BurnsJake the Barber
- Charles Alvin BellBartender (uncredited)
- Paul BradleyParty Guest (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 May 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David T. Chantler, Daniel B. Ullman, Peter Dawson
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How long is Face of a Fugitive?
Face of a Fugitive runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Face of a Fugitive parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Face of a Fugitive is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Face of a Fugitive on?
Face of a Fugitive isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Face of a Fugitive?
If you liked Face of a Fugitive, try The Proud Rebel, Frontera, Return of the Bad Men.
Who directed Face of a Fugitive?
Face of a Fugitive (1959) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Fred MacMurray, Lin McCarthy, Dorothy Green.