Daninger very weak, unfortunately

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

edwagreen Just when I thought that my tastes had changed with age regarding westerns, I caught this one and was I ever surprised.It's just not the shoot them up type of western; there is a good story here with sentimental value. A younger brother catches a fatal bullet while trying to get his brother to escape from the law which is trying to get him to jail. The older brother, played wisely by Fred MacMurray, describes to his dying brother what led him down the wrong path.Upon coming to town MacMurray gets involved with a lawman who is trying to prevent a guy and his gang from erecting a fence up that will keep the people out. The guy has a widowed sister with a young child so you know that romance will bloom.The story takes place basically in one day as the town waits for the picture of MacMurray to be sent to them. The lawman-brother, goes strictly by the book as he reads his law books in preparation to become an attorney.This is a story of redemption and human kindness. The true hallmark of the film is that it ends too soon. You always want good pictures to continue, but the film ended at an appropriate point.

MartinHafer While fans of "My Three Sons" and the Flubber films might not believe it, Fred MacMurray was the star of a wide variety of films up until the 1960s--romances, comedies, Film Noir and even Westerns. So I assume that an awful lot of people would be surprised to see a tough-as-nails version of Fred in FACE OF A FUGITIVE.The film begins with Fred being under arrest for bank robbery. However, he is in the process of escaping when his brother intervenes and shoots the deputy. Both the deputy and brother are killed in the process and Fred is assumed to be the guilty party--which he is not. So now he's not just on the run for robbery but murder.When he arrives in a far off town, no one there knows his identity. However, they have heard about the murder and are on the lookout for Fred. But, at least for a couple days, they don't have wanted posters, so they have no idea what he looks like. Unfortunately for Fred, he can't leave town because deputies have the roads out of town covered--in case this killer tries coming in or out of the city. So, he's stuck, at least for now, and begins to make friends in the town--particularly with a pretty lady as well as the sheriff.Overall, it is an exceptional western--even with "Steve Douglas" in the lead. I particularly like how it ended--it was exciting yet a bit vague--which I enjoyed. Good acting and a good script--this one is a keeper.

cableaddict I must admit, I have never before liked any movie that starred Fred McMurrey. This is a first.The action moves slowly here, as much of the tension has to do with how the characters think and interact. However, that's exactly what makes it special. Even the female lead has important lines, which is exceedingly rare in this genre. McMurray's character is one you would expect Gary Cooper to have played, and he pulls it off surprisingly well.While not a classic, this is an extremely well-made Western, and I highly recommend it.

Louis Godena "Face of a Fugitive" is one of those rare little gems that help define the American Western. It's theme of redemption through sacrifice is one harking back to the earliest days of the genre. A man calling himself Ray Kincaid arrives in town on his way to the Mexican border. His stay is marked by run-ins with both the law and a violent cattle baron, as well as by an affair with an engaging widow. The climax witnesses the transformation of the hero from fugitive to savior as he essentially gives up his freedom to save the life a friend. Craggy-faced Fred MacMurray is superb in the title role. And watch for good supporting performances by Ron Hayes and James Coburn. A thorougly enjoyable little oater.