Flight from Destiny
Originally released in 1941. Flight from Destiny is a crime/drama film. directed by Vincent Sherman. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell, and Jeffrey Lynn
Synopsis
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that his friend Betty's husband, Michael, has been painting forgeries of ancient paintings for gallery owner Ketti Moret, he investigates the fraudulent dealer's life. Judging that Ketti is truly evil, Henry prepares to murder her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
4.7/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Betty Farroway
Thomas Mitchell
as Prof. Henry Todhunter
Jeffrey Lynn
as Michael Farroway
James Stephenson
as Dr. Lawrence 'Larry' Stevens
Mona Maris
as Ketti Moret
Jonathan Hale
as Dist. Atty. Johnson
David Bruce
as John Saunders
Thurston Hall
as Dean Somers
Mary Gordon
as Martha
John Eldredge
as Peterson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flight from Destiny about?
After his doctor informs him he will die in six months, Professor Henry Todhunter decides to spend his last days killing someone who contributes nothing but harm to society. When Henry learns that ...
Who directed Flight from Destiny?
Flight from Destiny was directed by Vincent Sherman.
How long is Flight from Destiny?
Flight from Destiny has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Flight from Destiny released?
Flight from Destiny was released on February 8, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Flight from Destiny?
The main cast of Flight from Destiny includes Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thomas Mitchell, Jeffrey Lynn, James Stephenson, Mona Maris.