MissSimonetta People seem to generally dislike Run for the Sun (1956), but I rather like it. Sure it has its flaws, such as poor pacing, but the elements it gets right, it does well.The love story between Mike and Katie is touching and maturely handled. I thought both characters were interesting, especially Mike, who is a Hemingway-like author who feels like he has lost his inspiration. Katie is intelligent and collected, though her icy demeanor melts once she falls for Mike-- unfortunately, she becomes rather damsel-like once the climax hits.The odd part about RFTS is that it works best before we get to the "people hunting people" scenario. Honestly, the bit with the Nazi war criminals feels tacked on and isn't nearly as interesting as the romance or the original Connell story (and for that matter, the superb 1932 film of the same name). There's little sense of danger or suspense either, making the last twenty minutes feel like an anti-climax.Not as effective as it could have been, but certainly better than its reputation among film-goers would imply. A worthy remake.

Michael_Elliott Run from the Sun (1956) ** 1/2 (out of 4) Decent reworking of THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME features Richard Widmark and Jane Greer playing a couple writers whose plane crashes in the Mexican jungle. They're taken in by a couple strange men (Trevor Howard, Peter van Eyck) who just happen to be escape Nazis and soon the writers must race through the jungle to try and reach safety. This isn't a direct remake of the 1932 classic and it's a case where I really wish they had stuck closer to the original film instead of trying to do something new. I always admire remakes/re-workings that at least try and do something different but here's a case where the end results really don't work as well as they should have. I really put the majority of the blame on the screenplay because the 99-minute running time doesn't get to the adventure until around the 70-minute mark and by this time the pacing has been so hit and miss that as the viewer you're already taken out of the story. By the time you reach the eventual chase it becomes rather obvious that our two heroes are in no danger and this is a major problem because it leads us to have no suspense anywhere in the story. The first half of the movie tries to build up all the characters, which I wouldn't mind but the screenplay really doesn't do much in terms of character development. I personally found the two lead characters to be rather boring and not once did I buy into their "issues", which include the female hiding the fact that she was a reporter trying to track down Widmark, a famous author who is trying to stay away from the public. The two bad guys are rather interesting characters but their story is quickly told and sadly the two of them are off screen way too much. Once the eventual adventure starts the direction really isn't strong enough to keep the film moving. The jungle settings are never really used to build up anything and while the final ten-minutes finally get some suspense, there are just a few too many silly moments to make the thing completely come together. Both Widmark and Greer are good in their parts but one wishes they had more to work with. Howard easily steals the film as the bad guy but he doesn't get that much screen time. RUN FOR THE SUN has a few interesting moments but not enough to make the film worth viewing unless you're fans of the actors.

ma-cortes Movie talks upon a beautiful woman reporter (Jane Greer) , she is looking for an adventurer novelist(Richard Widmark) in a solitary South American location . They fall in love and aboard a plane are crashed on jungle . There find shelter in an inhospitable mansion inhabited by strange people (Trevor Howard and Peter Van Eyck) . The picture gets adventure action , a love story , thriller , exciting pursuits with numerous odds , risks and perils and results to be pretty entertaining . Richard Widmark as the stalwart and brave hero is nice . Enjoyable Jane Greer (Out the past) as a genuinely moving heroine is fine . Secondary cast is excellent with a terrific Trevor Howard and a crafty Peter Van Eyck . The tale was compellingly developed in this second of several versions using Richard Connell's famed novel . It's a remake to ¨The most dangerous game¨(Ernest B.Schoedsack with Joel McCrea and Leslie Banks as count Zaroff), the classic and black and white adaptation was creepier and darkest , this version is glimmer (spectacular cinematography by Joseph LaShelle) and an adventure film . Recent version titled ¨Surviving the game¨(Ernest Dickerson with Ice T and Rutger Hauer) is more violen t. Motion picture was well directed by British director Roy Boulting . The flick will appeal to Richard Widmark fans and adventure cinema-goers . Rating : Good , if you haven't seen it , you don't miss the chance the next time .

rnburton I saw "Run For The Sun" with my grandmother who I talked into taking me to the movies. It was Toledo, Ohio, in 1956, and I was eight years of age. I only had a vague idea of what the film was all about, but in those days there was little chance of embarrassing one's grandmother with movie content. This was a great film. Trevor Howard gives a chilling performance. "Run For The Sun" appeared on television numerous times throughout the 60's, and perhaps into the early 70's, but it has been at least 20 years since I last saw the film. Does anyone know how one might get a DVD or VHS copy of this film? Jane Greer was great, as was Richard Widmark and Peter van Eyck. Jane Greer was quite attractive, and the interplay between her and Widmark was fun to watch. In one scene, the details of which I must omit so as not to reveal a central element of the plot, Widmark said, "The boys must have choked on their brandy when they found out who you were." Greer quickly shot back, "The one who really choked was you." A fine, memorable film it was.