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  • Johnny on the Run (1953)
  • 68 min | Adventure
Johnny on the Run (1953)
68 min | Adventure

A superb early work by illustrious British director Lewis Gilbert (Alfie, You Only Live Twice) which follows orphaned Polish refugee Janek, who runs into trouble in the shape of two scheming thieves. Starring popular character actor Sydney...See moreA superb early work by illustrious British director Lewis Gilbert (Alfie, You Only Live Twice) which follows orphaned Polish refugee Janek, who runs into trouble in the shape of two scheming thieves. Starring popular character actor Sydney Tafler (Carve Her Name with Pride, The Spy who Loved Me) as a cunning spiv, and featuring an appearance from John Laurie (The 39 Steps, Dad's Army), Johnny on the Run is an action-packed adventure with a remarkable performance from its young lead. See less
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Patricia Latham (as Patricia Lathan) | George Sturt (idea)
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Updated Jun 30, 1953

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Jun 1953 (United Kingdom)

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27 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Balfour
Fingers Fingers   See fewer
Cleo Sylvestre
Susie (as Cleopatra Sylvestre) Susie (as Cleopatra Sylvestre)   See fewer
Jean Anderson
Mrs. MacIntyre Mrs. MacIntyre   See fewer
Moultrie Kelsall
Mr. MacIntyre Mr. MacIntyre   See fewer
Mona Washbourne
Mrs. MacGregor Mrs. MacGregor   See fewer
Maggie McCourt
Janet MacGregor (as Margaret McCourt) Janet MacGregor (as Margaret McCourt)   See fewer
Keith Faulkner
Kenneth MacGregor Kenneth MacGregor   See fewer
Archie Duncan
The Crofter The Crofter   See fewer
Gordon McLeod
Police Inspector Police Inspector   See fewer
Edward Forsyth
Sergeant Foster Sergeant Foster   See fewer
John Laurie
Policeman Policeman   See fewer
John Rae
Radio Salesman Radio Salesman   See fewer
John Gilbert
Village Boy Village Boy   See fewer
Alanna Boyce
Bit part (uncredited) Bit part (uncredited)   See fewer
Leal Douglas
Bit part (uncredited) Bit part (uncredited)   See fewer
Anthony Green
Bit part (uncredited) Bit part (uncredited)   See fewer
Janet Lee
Bit part (uncredited) Bit part (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Nichol
Bit part (uncredited) Bit part (uncredited)   See fewer
Hester Paton-Brown
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Larry Taylor
Bert (uncredited) Bert (uncredited)   See fewer
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