

The Chase
1946-11-16 · 86 min · ★ 6.2
Chuck Scott gets a job as chauffeur to tough guy Eddie Roman; but Chuck's involvement with Eddie's fearful wife becomes a nightmare.
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- Directors
- Arthur Ripley
- Production companies
- Nero Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert CummingsChuck Scott
Michèle MorganLorna Roman
Steve CochranEddie Roman
Peter LorreGino
Lloyd CorriganEmmerrich Johnson
Jack HoltCmdr. Davidson
Don WilsonFats
Alex MinotisLt. Acosta
Nina KoshetzMadame Chin
James WesterfieldJob the Butler
Shirley O'HaraManicurist
Bess FlowersWoman sitting at bar at Florida Club
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