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You Have to Run Fast
Dr. Frank Harlow is in the process of trying to save a man badly beaten by two gangsters whom he identifies to the police. When the victim dies the charge becomes murder and Harlow hightails it to the far woods where he finds a job as clerk Roger Condon in a sporting-goods store. Harlow's plan is to lay low until the gangsters forget about him. But complications arise from two different sectors. First, Harlow falls in love with the local beauty Laurie Maitland and second, the murderers find out where he is hiding.
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Plot Summary
A young English architect, working in Germany, becomes entangled in a dangerous espionage plot. He is framed for murder and theft, forcing him to go on the run. He must clear his name and uncover the truth behind the conspiracy before he is caught.
Critical Reception
This low-budget British thriller received a generally lukewarm reception upon its release. Critics noted its competent direction and suspenseful moments, but often pointed to its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. Audiences found it to be a serviceable B-movie thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Competently directed with some suspenseful sequences.
Plot is somewhat predictable and characters lack depth.
A decent, if uninspired, B-movie thriller.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Germany, utilizing the stark, post-war industrial landscapes to enhance its thriller atmosphere.
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