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The Capture is an American film first released in 1950,
directed by John Sturges.
The film is based on a novel by Niven Busch and stars Lew Ayres, Teresa Wright, Victor Jory, Jacqueline White and Jimmy Hunt.
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Credits
- Director: John Sturges
- Script: Niven Busch (novel), Niven Busch
- Photo: Edward Cronjager
- Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Cast: Lew Ayres (Lin Vanner aka Lindley Brown), Teresa Wright (Ellen Tevlin Vanner), Victor Jory (Father Gomez), Jacqueline White (Luana Ware), Jimmy Hunt (Mike Tevlin, Ellen’s Son), Barry Kelley (Earl C. Mahoney, Finance Co. V.P.), Duncan Renaldo (Carlos), William Bakewell (Herb Tolin, Bolsa Grande Oil), Milton Parsons (Thin Man Visiting Mahoney), Frank Matts (Juan, Telvin’s Hired Man), Felipe Turich (Cpl. Juan Valdez, Payroll Guard), Edwin Rand (Sam Tevlin), Walter ’Lucky’ Stevens (Peon), Rico Alaniz (Policeman), George Brand (Clark), Bob Burrows (Mexican police sergeant), Bob Castro (Sentry), Rico De Montez (Captain), Paul Fierro (Captain), Alex Gerry (Doc Fellows), Gil Herman (Policeman), Pepe Hern (Policeman), Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. (Baggage Agent), Eddie Le Baron (Mexican police lieutenant), Kay Lee (Marie), Tommy Lee (Butler), Manuel Lopez (Lieutenant), Paul Marion (Station agent), Tina Menard (Peon’s wife), Alberto Morin (Clerk), Charles Morton (Mexican cabdriver), Peter Ortiz (Employee), Paul Regas (Conductor), Chuck Roberson (Employee), Vito Scotti (Truckdriver), Rosa Turich (Woman), Juan Varro (Corporal), Harry J. Vejar (Announcer), Francisco Villalobos (Priest)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 91 min; B&W
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