The Chase (1946)
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(76 ratings)
Originally slated for release through Monogram Pictures, The Chase was ultimately distributed by United Artists. Adapted by Philip Yordan from Cornell Woolrich's The Black Path of Fear (a perennial of the radio series Suspense), the film stars Robert Cummings as Chuck, shell-shocked ex-GI.… More Originally slated for release through Monogram Pictures, The Chase was ultimately distributed by United Artists. Adapted by Philip Yordan from Cornell Woolrich's The Black Path of Fear (a perennial of the radio series Suspense), the film stars Robert Cummings as Chuck, shell-shocked ex-GI. Tormented by bizarre dreams, Chuck is drawn into the orbit of racketeer Roman (Steve Cochran). Hired as Roman's chauffeur, Chuck deals as best he can with his boss' faithless wife Lorna (Michele Morgan) and sinister henchman Gino (Peter Lorre). Persuaded by Lorna to help her escape the brutish Roman, Chuck agrees, only to end up accused of a murder he didn't commit. Thus begins the chase of the title, with Chuck eluding not only the authorities but also the stiletto-wielding Gino. Just when it seems that Chuck has cleared himself and all's right with the world, the story takes an unexpected turn, thrusting the hero back into a nightmarish maelstrom. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Arthur Ripley
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Nov 16, 1946 Wide
- On DVD
- Aug 5, 2003
- Studio
- VCI
Critic Reviews
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Jeremy Heilman, MovieMartyr.com
A last-act plot twist, equally likely to alienate as to fascinate, makes Arthur Ripley's obscure The Chase an especially bizarre jaunt through a nightmarish crime world.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
This film noir is memorable for its dark dream-like feel, as reality becomes indistinguishable from the dream sequences.
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Cast
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Robert Cummings
as Chuck Scott
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Michèle Morgan
as Lorna Roman
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Peter Lorre
as Gino
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Steve Cochran
as Eddie Roman
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Lloyd Corrigan
as Emmerick Johnson
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Jack Holt
as Commander Davidson
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Don Wilson
as Fats
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Alexis Minotis
as Acosta
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Nina Koshetz
as Madame Chin
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Yolanda Lacca
as Midnight
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James Westerfield
as Job the butler
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Shirley O'Hara Krims
as Manicurist
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Jimmy Ames
as The Killer
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Florence Auer
as Lady barber
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Martin Garralaga
as Cabman
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Alex Montoya
as Detective
