''You Have to Run Fast'' is a 1961 American

crime film Crime films, in the broadest sense, is a film genre inspired by and analogous to the crime fiction literary genre. Films of this genre generally involve various aspects of crime and its detection. Stylistically, the genre may overlap and combine ...

directed by

Edward L. Cahn Edward L. Cahn (February 12, 1899 – August 25, 1963) was an American film director. Early life and education Cahn was born in Brooklyn, New York. He went to work at Universal Pictures in 1917 while still a student at UCLA. Career ...

and starring Craig Hill, Elaine Edwards, and Grant Richards.''You Have to Run Fast''
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Plot

After trying to save a mortally wounded detective's life, Dr. Condon flees for his own life because of gangster Jim Craven's intention to eliminate him, an eyewitness to the crime. Condon moves to another town and changes his name. He finds lodging in the remote home of the wheelchair-using Colonel Maitland and daughter Laurie. Craven comes to town, is recognized by a deputy and shoots him. Condon must reveal his true identity as a doctor to operate on the law officer. He is at Craven's mercy, but Colonel Maitland's deadeye aim with a rifle saves his life.

Cast

* Craig Hill as Dr. Condon / Frank Harlow * Elaine Edwards (actress) as Laurie * Grant Richards as Big Jim Craven * Willis Bouchey as Col. Maitland *

Claudia Barrett Claudia Barrett (born Imagene Williams; November 3, 1929 – April 30, 2021) was an American television and film actress. Early life Barrett was born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Williams. She began takin ...

as Fran

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* * * * {{Edward Small 1961 films 1960s English-language films American black-and-white films 1960s crime thriller films American crime thriller films Films directed by Edward L. Cahn Films produced by Edward Small Films scored by Richard LaSalle United Artists films 1960s American films