Run for Cover

The story of a man apart... who brought faith to a youth, love to a woman, justice to a land!

19551h 33m6.8(43 votes)

WesternDrama

Synopsis

An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.

Run for Cover (1955) is a western and drama film directed by Nicholas Ray. It stars James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, and John Derek. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 43 votes.

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Director

Nicholas Ray

Cast

James Cagney

Matt Dow

Viveca Lindfors

Helga Swenson

John Derek

Davey Bishop

Jean Hersholt

Mr. Swenson

Grant Withers

Gentry

Jack Lambert

Larsen

Ernest Borgnine

Morgan

Is Run for Cover Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Run for Cover

Where can I watch Run for Cover?

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Who stars in Run for Cover?

Run for Cover stars James Cagney, Viveca Lindfors, John Derek, and Jean Hersholt, and was directed by Nicholas Ray.

How long is Run for Cover?

Run for Cover has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did Run for Cover come out?

Run for Cover was released in 1955.

What genre is Run for Cover?

Run for Cover is a western and drama film.

Is Run for Cover worth watching?

Run for Cover holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.