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Chase a Crooked Shadow

1958·Movie·NR·87 min·★ 7.1(40)

“The Man Hunts the Girl... The Girl Hunts the Man...”

A woman who lives in Spain has trouble convincing anybody that a complete stranger has taken her dead brother's identity.

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About Chase a Crooked Shadow

Chase a Crooked Shadow is a 1958 English-language thriller, mystery and drama film directed by Michael Anderson. The cast is led by Richard Todd, Anne Baxter, Herbert Lom. It has a runtime of 1h 27m.

Chase a Crooked Shadow was produced by Associated Dragon and made in United Kingdom. It was released on January 16, 1958, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Michael Anderson
Writers
David D. Osborn, Charles Sinclair
Release date
January 16, 1958
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Associated Dragon
#spain#villa#brother#film noir#inheritance#british noir#stranger

Chase a Crooked Shadow cast & crew

Chase a Crooked Shadow was directed by Michael Anderson and written by David D. Osborn and Charles Sinclair.

The cast features Richard Todd as Williams, alias Ward McKenzie Prescott Jr., Anne Baxter as Kimberley Prescott, Herbert Lom as Police Commissar Vargas, Faith Brook as Elaine Whitman, Alan Tilvern as Carlos, and Alexander Knox as Chandler Bridson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Matyas Seiber, cinematography is by Erwin Hillier, and it was produced by Douglas Fairbanks Jr..

Is Chase a Crooked Shadow worth watching?

At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and drama, Chase a Crooked Shadow is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Chase a Crooked Shadow

Richard Todd

Richard Todd

Williams, alias Ward McKenzie Prescott Jr.

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter

Kimberley Prescott

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Police Commissar Vargas

Faith Brook

Faith Brook

Elaine Whitman

Alan Tilvern

Alan Tilvern

Carlos

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

Chandler Bridson

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Douglas Fairbanks Jr.

Self - Epilogue (uncredited)

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Thelma D'Aguiar

Maria

Chase a Crooked Shadow — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Chase a Crooked Shadow in United States?

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▸What language is Chase a Crooked Shadow in?

Chase a Crooked Shadow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Chase a Crooked Shadow?

Chase a Crooked Shadow runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).

▸What is Chase a Crooked Shadow rated?

Chase a Crooked Shadow is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 40 ratings.

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