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Run for Cover
1955 · Movie · NR · 92 min · ★ 6.8
AdventureDramaWestern
A convict (James Cagney) just released from prison becomes sheriff of a western town after being mistaken for a train robber.
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Details
- Years
- 1955
- Release date
- 1955-04-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 92 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.8/10 (42 votes)
Themes
- train
- secret past
- new sheriff
Cast & crew

James Cagney
as Matt Dow

Viveca Lindfors
as Helga Swenson

John Derek
as Davey Bishop

Jean Hersholt
as Mr. Swenson

Grant Withers
as Gentry

Jack Lambert
as Larsen

Ernest Borgnine
as Morgan

Ray Teal
as Sheriff

Irving Bacon
as Scotty

Trevor Bardette
as Paulsen
Directed by Nicholas Ray