Stranger on the Run 1967
"Before he finished with this town, every gunslinger would know he was a man."
Henry Fonda stars as a weary drifter drawn into a brutal game of cat and mouse in Don Siegel's tense Western TV movie, *Stranger on the Run* (1967).
Director: Don Siegel
Cast
Henry Fonda
Ben Chamberlain
Anne Baxter
Valverda Johnson
Michael Parks
Vince McKay
Dan Duryea
O.E. Hotchkiss
Sal Mineo
George Blaylock
Lloyd Bochner
Mr. Gorman
Michael Burns
Matt Johnson
Tom Reese
Leo Weed
Bernie Hamilton
Dickory
Zalman King
Larkin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Stranger on the Run* (1967) about?
The film follows a wrongly accused drifter who must outrun a murderous posse after being given a one-hour head start by a corrupt sheriff. It's a tense survival story set against the harsh beauty of the desert.
Who directed *Stranger on the Run*?
Don Siegel, known for his sharp direction in Westerns and thrillers, helmed this 1967 TV movie.
Who stars in *Stranger on the Run*?
The cast includes Henry Fonda as the drifter, alongside Anne Baxter, Michael Parks, Dan Duryea, and Sal Mineo in pivotal roles.
Is *Stranger on the Run* (1967) worth watching?
While it's a TV movie, Siegel's direction gives it a cinematic punch. Fans of Westerns with moral complexity and suspenseful chases will find it compelling, even if it's short on spectacle.
How long is *Stranger on the Run*?
The runtime is 97 minutes, making it a tight, engaging watch.
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Stranger on the Run (1967) — A Gripping Western Chase Through the Desert
Henry Fonda stars as a weary drifter drawn into a brutal game of cat and mouse in Don Siegel's tense Western TV movie, *Stranger on the Run* (1967). After being framed for murder by a ruthless sheriff, the protagonist is given a fleeting one-hour head start before a posse is unleashed across the desert. The film unfolds like a shadowy pursuit, blending the isolation of the frontier with a relentless chase that tests survival instincts and moral resilience. Fonda's stoic presence anchors a story where trust is a luxury, and every shadow could hide an enemy.
Anne Baxter and Michael Parks add layers of tension to this gripping Western, which balances raw action with psychological depth. Directed with Siegel's signature gritty realism, the movie immerses viewers in a world where justice is a myth and survival depends on wits alone. The desert's vast emptiness mirrors the protagonist's solitude, making *Stranger on the Run* a standout in 1960s Western TV cinema.
