Directed by John Ford, "The Fugitive" from 1947 is based on the Graham Greene novel and concerns a priest (Henry Fonda) in Central America trying to escape the authorities. Christianity has been denounced, and all the priests have been shot.
The priest meets an Indian woman (Delores del Rio) who has an illegitimate baby, and she explains that none of the babies in the town have been baptized. He baptizes them, but the next day, the authorities see the water in the font and that the candles have been burned and heighten their search.
The priest has now disguised himself and goes to Puerto Grande, where he can board a ship for America. However, he winds up on the run again.
Not one of Ford's top films, but highly recommended because it is Ford and his amazing artist's eye for framing a shot. The photography is breathtaking; of course, it's hard to go wrong with the gorgeous Delores del Rio. She gives a wonderful performance, as does Fonda as a haunted, hunted man.
There are a lot of chases, some singing, not a lot of dialogue, and it's a somber film. There are other Ford films I like better, but all of his work is worth seeing.
The priest meets an Indian woman (Delores del Rio) who has an illegitimate baby, and she explains that none of the babies in the town have been baptized. He baptizes them, but the next day, the authorities see the water in the font and that the candles have been burned and heighten their search.
The priest has now disguised himself and goes to Puerto Grande, where he can board a ship for America. However, he winds up on the run again.
Not one of Ford's top films, but highly recommended because it is Ford and his amazing artist's eye for framing a shot. The photography is breathtaking; of course, it's hard to go wrong with the gorgeous Delores del Rio. She gives a wonderful performance, as does Fonda as a haunted, hunted man.
There are a lot of chases, some singing, not a lot of dialogue, and it's a somber film. There are other Ford films I like better, but all of his work is worth seeing.