Johnny on the Run (1953)

01 Jun 1953 • Adventure • 1h 8m

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 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.

Lewis Gilbert
Director

Patricia Latham, George Sturt
Writer

Eugeniusz Chylek, Sydney Tafler, Michael Balfour
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Nominated for 2 BAFTA 2 nominations total
Country: United Kingdom
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6.8

IMDb (111 votes)