The Fugitive

A restless, low-key chase that keeps you quietly anxious for a decent man always one step from capture. Each town offers brief warmth before the shadow of pursuit returns. It is somber, humane, and steadily suspenseful.

Created by

Roy Huggins

Genres

Action & adventure, Drama, Mystery

Starring

David Janssen, Barry Morse, William Conrad

Tagline

He has lost everything but hope.

Overview

Richard Kimble is falsely convicted of his wife's murder and given the death penalty. En route to death row, Kimble's train derails and crashes, allowing him to escape and begin a cross-country search for the real killer, a "one-armed man". At the same time, Dr. Kimble is hounded by the authorities, most notably dogged by Police Lieutenant Philip Gerard.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, isolation, guilt, obsession

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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