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Movie Info

After witnessing a murder, Frank Johnson goes on the run to avoid being killed himself. His wife, Eleanor (Ann Sheridan), seems almost apathetic about finding him when questioned by Investigator Harris (Robert Keith), due to a marriage on the rocks. However, after learning that Frank has a grave heart condition, Eleanor recruits reporter Dan Leggett (Dennis O'Keefe) to help track down Frank. Discovering new love for her husband along the way, Eleanor must get to Frank before the killer does.

Genre:

crime, drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Norman Foster
Producer:

Howard Welsch
Writer:

Sylvia Tate, Alan Campbell, Norman Foster
Release Date (Streaming):

Jul 15, 2016
Runtime:

1h 17m
Production Co:

Fidelity Pictures Corporation

Cast & Crew

Ann Sheridan
Eleanor Johnson

Dennis O'Keefe
Dan Legget

Robert Keith
Inspector Martin Ferris

John Qualen
Maibus

Frank Jenks
Detective Homer Shaw

Ross Elliott
Frank Johnson

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Critic Reviews for Woman on the Run

All Critics (7) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (1)

The picture's attempt to dovetail its marital problem with its manhunt makes for a promising story skeleton; unfortunately, it has been fleshed out with a minimum of imagination.

October 28, 2015 | Full Review…

TIME Magazine
Woman on the Run will not win prizes but it does make crime enjoyable.

October 28, 2015 | Full Review…

Bosley Crowther
New York Times
A superb showcase for Sheridan.

June 6, 2006 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

Nick Schager
Lessons of Darkness
Those in search of overlooked gems of film noir should be pleased with this cleaned-up Ann Sheridan headliner.

October 8, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Nicholas Bell
IONCINEMA.com
The roller coaster finale is especially thrilling, releasing 70 minutes worth of tension that makes for a tightly crafted joyride of a film.

June 5, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Matthew Lucas
From the Front Row
Woman on the Run was shot on location in San Francisco, and the city is smartly utilized.

October 28, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

TV Guide
Superb white-knuckler film noir.

February 25, 2005 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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Audience Reviews for Woman on the Run

Sep 22, 2019

A treasure that was almost lost to Noir fans if not for the efforts of film preservationists. Shot in San Francisco, Woman On The Run, is a brisk story of a man who witnesses a murder and goes into hiding when he learns the mob is behind the crime. His estranged wife fails to cooperate with police, but instead searches for him herself. The climatic scene is very well filmed by Orson Welles protege, Norman Foster. But, it's the lead performance by Ann Sheridan that is the biggest winner.

Aldo G Super Reviewer
Sep 12, 2018

Ann Sheridan leads this noir effort as the wife of a man who accidentally witnesses a murder and she hopes to find him after he goes underground. Dennis O'Keefe is a reporter helping. Can they find her estranged husband before the murderer gets him? Lots of great shots of old San Francisco add depth and color. Tension in the Urban Paradise Now.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
Jun 07, 2015

Wonderfully tough little known noir with a terrifically tense climax.

jay n Super Reviewer
Aug 19, 2010

great poster, great film, great role for ann sheridan as a tough talking dame with a well hidden heart of gold. this is a really underseen noir and it's on internet archive

Stella D Super Reviewer