Hunted Men
Originally released in 1938. Hunted Men is a crime/drama film. directed by Louis King. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Nolan, Lynne Overman, and Dorothy Peterson
Synopsis
Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of sirens, he jumps out. Hardware salesman Peter Harris accidentally hits Joe with his car, and unharmed, Joe seizes this opportunity to hide in Peter's car. Peter is so drunk that Joe is able to con him into believing that he is Charles Edwards, a fellow hardware man who was with him at a convention, and in the guise of friendship, accompanies Peter to his suburban home. The next morning, Joe gets antsy and wants to leave, but Peter's family, his wife Mary, young son Robert and daughter Jane all entreat him to stay.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Nolan
as Joe Albany
Lynne Overman
as Peter Harris
Dorothy Peterson
as Mary Harris
Delmar Watson
as Robert 'Butch' Harris
Mary Carlisle
as Jane Harris
Johnny Downs
as Frank Martin
J. Carrol Naish
as Henry Rice
Anthony Quinn
as Mack McGloyne
Lu Miller
as Virgie, the housekeeper
Tommy Bupp
as G-Men Club Treasurer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunted Men about?
Notorious racketeer Joe Albany kills James Flowers when he discovers he is embezzling from the club they own. Joe escapes through a window and hails a taxi, but when he gets nervous at the sound of...
Who directed Hunted Men?
Hunted Men was directed by Louis King.
How long is Hunted Men?
Hunted Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Hunted Men released?
Hunted Men was released on May 27, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hunted Men?
The main cast of Hunted Men includes Lloyd Nolan, Lynne Overman, Dorothy Peterson, Delmar Watson, Mary Carlisle.