Night Runner (1957)
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In this dark drama, a schizophrenic is forced out of his hospital due to overcrowding, and his doctors tell him to avoid stressful situations. He goes to a beachside motel and likes both the area and the owner's daughter. Her father discovers that he is a mental patient and threatens to have him… More In this dark drama, a schizophrenic is forced out of his hospital due to overcrowding, and his doctors tell him to avoid stressful situations. He goes to a beachside motel and likes both the area and the owner's daughter. Her father discovers that he is a mental patient and threatens to have him recommitted unless he leaves his daughter alone. The schizophrenic snaps momentarily, killing him, and he and the daughter flee down the beach. He tries to kill her by pushing her into the water, but comes to his senses and rescues her. He ends up turning himself in. ~ Steve Huey, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 19 min.
- Directed By
- Abner Biberman
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Drama
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
An unconvincing case study of a mental illness.
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Cast
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Ray Dantonas Roy Turner -
Colleen Milleras Susan Mayes -
Merry Andersas Amy Hansen
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Willis B. Boucheyas Loren Mayes -
Harry Jacksonas Hank Hansen -
Robert Andersonas Ed Wallace
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