The Fugitive from Chicago
Originally released in 1934. The Fugitive from Chicago is a adventure/comedy film. directed by Johannes Meyer.
Starring Gustav Fröhlich, Hubert von Meyerinck, and Luise Ullrich
Synopsis
Werner Dux, heir of the big car company "Dux-Werke", is a gambler who has just been arrested in Chicago for shooting a cardsharper. While in jail, he learns from his friend Michael Nissen that his father has died recently. That means that the Dux-Werke are without a leader at the moment, for Werner's cousin Steffie, who is his co-heiress, is still too young to run the firm. In this situation, Werner convinces his friend Michael, who is an engineer by profession, to take over the firm as long as he is in jail and to pose as him. Michael agrees and is able to bring the firm up again. He even arranges a reliability test for motorcycles via Istanbul, Rome and Barcelona, which creates a big Turkish order for the company. When the real Werner escapes from jail and arrives in Germany, it looks as if the whole story is up to bust. But Werner needs money, so he convinces Michael to go on as before and hand over all profits of the firm to him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1934
92 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fugitive from Chicago about?
Werner Dux, heir of the big car company "Dux-Werke", is a gambler who has just been arrested in Chicago for shooting a cardsharper. While in jail, he learns from his friend Michael Nissen that his ...
Who directed The Fugitive from Chicago?
The Fugitive from Chicago was directed by Johannes Meyer.
How long is The Fugitive from Chicago?
The Fugitive from Chicago has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Fugitive from Chicago released?
The Fugitive from Chicago was released on January 2, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fugitive from Chicago?
The main cast of The Fugitive from Chicago includes Gustav Fröhlich, Hubert von Meyerinck, Luise Ullrich, Adele Sandrock, Paul Kemp.