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Run for Cover

6.819551h 33mNRMovieWesternDrama

An ex-convict drifter and his flawed young partner are made sheriff and deputy of a Western town.

DirectorNicholas Ray
WritersWinston Miller·Harriet Frank Jr.
ProducersWilliam H. Pine·William C. Thomas

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Nicholas Ray

JCJames Cagney
James Cagney
Matt Dow
VLViveca Lindfors
Viveca Lindfors
Helga Swenson
JDJohn Derek
John Derek
Davey Bishop
JHJean Hersholt
Jean Hersholt
Mr. Swenson
GWGrant Withers
Grant Withers
Gentry
JLJack Lambert
Jack Lambert
Larsen
EBErnest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Morgan
RTRay Teal
Ray Teal
Sheriff
IBIrving Bacon
Irving Bacon
Scotty
TBTrevor Bardette
Trevor Bardette
Paulsen
JMJohn Miljan
John Miljan
Mayor Walsh
GS
Gus Schilling
Doc Ridgeway

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Run for Cover — streaming FAQ

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Run for Cover isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and YouTube.