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Cry of the Hunted 1953

“MGM's Savage Drama”

Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Director
Joseph H. Lewis
Network
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10 NR CrimeThriller Released
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What is Cry of the Hunted?

Cry of the Hunted is a 1953 American crime film noir directed by Joseph H. Lewis and released by MGM.

Type
Film
Year
1953
Status
Released
Runtime
80 minutes
Release date
May 8, 1953
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
Crime, Thriller
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.1/10
Episode runtime
~80 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cry of the Hunted is a 1953 American crime film noir directed by Joseph H. Lewis and released by MGM. The film stars Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan, and Polly Bergen, following the story of a prison convict who escapes through the Louisiana swamps.

The film falls under the crime and thriller genres with a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes. Its cultural footprint is tied to its mid-century release, featuring a screenplay by Jack Leonard and a notable cast of actors from the era.

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“A prison convict escapes through the Louisiana swamps in this 1953 American crime film noir.”

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  • Directed by Joseph H. Lewis
  • Starring Vittorio Gassman, Barry Sullivan, and Polly Bergen
  • Features a tense prison convict escape through swamps
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  • Limited plot information and details are provided in the available sources

Watch it if you enjoy classic 1953 crime and thriller films directed by Joseph H. Lewis.

It is a savage drama categorized under crime and thriller with a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.

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Is Cry of the Hunted worth watching?

It may appeal to fans of 1953 American crime film noir and director Joseph H. Lewis.

What is the binge duration for Cry of the Hunted?

The film has a runtime of one hour and twenty minutes.

What are the essential episodes of Cry of the Hunted?

Cry of the Hunted is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

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