Desperate
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Desperate

(1947)Directed by Anthony Mann73 minThriller, Crime
“MURDER at any moment! SUSPENSE... in every step!!!”

Steve Randall (Steve Brodie) runs his own trucking business and has a pregnant wife, Anne (Audrey Long), waiting at home. One job puts his truck at a robbery, and Walt Radak (Raymond Burr) and his gang pin the blame on Steve. Anthony Mann sends the two of them running, and Steve keeps moving because the only thing he owns is a clean name.

Steve Brodieas Steve Randall
Audrey Longas Anne Randall
Raymond Burras Walt Radak
William Challeeas Reynolds
Paul E. Burnsas Uncle Jan
Ilka Grüningas Aunt Klara
Ernie Adamsas Villager (uncredited)
Erville Aldersonas Simon Pringle (uncredited)
LALeon Altonas Bus Passenger (uncredited)
GAGeorge Andersonas Man on Train (uncredited)
William Baileyas Traveling Salesman (uncredited)
George Barrowsas Train Passenger (uncredited)
JBJack Baxleyas Dr. Wilson (uncredited)
Robert Brayas Policeman with Lt. Ferrari (uncredited)
Kay Christopheras Nurse (uncredited)
Robert Clarkeas Bus Driver (uncredited)
Grahame Covertas Man (uncredited)
Dick Elliottas Sheriff Hat Lewis (uncredited)
Carol Formanas Mrs. Henry Roberts (uncredited)
Ralf Haroldeas Walt's Doctor (uncredited)