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Crime thriller

Out of the Fog (1941): Cast

Out of the Fog (1941) movie poster

Out of the Fog is a 1941 crime thriller directed by Anatole Litvak, starring John Qualen as Olaf Johnson, Eddie Albert and Thomas Mitchell. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Out of the Fog (1941) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
Anatole Litvak
Genres
Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Out of the Fog About?

The premise of Out of the Fog without spoilers.

Amid a raging storm of lightning and thunder, Lupino and Garfield confront a Brooklyn pier racketeer who extorts boat owners for protection money. When two frustrated fishermen refuse to involve the police, they take matters into their own hands, plotting to eliminate the gangster themselves.

Out of the Fog Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • boat
  • police detective
  • rowboat
  • gangster crime
  • brooklyn new york city
  • small time crook
  • petty gangster
  • fishing boat
  • telephone operator
  • immigrant
  • police officer
  • sheepshead bay brooklyn new york city
+38 more
  • short order cook
  • auctioneer
  • waiter
  • tailor
  • nightclub
  • cuban rumba
  • night court
  • russian bath
  • drowning
  • attempted murder
  • accidental death
  • arson
  • prosecutor
  • marriage proposal
  • drugstore
  • extortion
  • fishing
  • morgue
  • love triangle
  • friendship
  • diner
  • dock
  • assault
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • card trick
  • doll
  • flirting
  • coin toss
  • fog
  • pistol
  • prayer
  • gin rummy
  • newsstand
  • interrogation
  • wallet
  • fugitive
  • death of boyfriend
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Cast & crew

Out of the Fog Cast & Characters

John Qualen leads the cast as Olaf Johnson, with Eddie Albert as George Watkins and Thomas Mitchell as Jonah Goodwin. Directed by Anatole Litvak; 32 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Anatole Litvak

More films directed by Anatole Litvak, best-rated first: The Snake Pit, The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun, The Night of the Generals and Five Miles to Midnight.

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Out of the Fog Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Ufer im Nebel” and “Fuori dalla nebbia”.

Also known as
  • Ufer im Nebel
  • Fuori dalla nebbia
  • Lejos de la niebla
  • Quando a Noite Cai
  • Ljuset bortom dimman

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FAQ

Out of the Fog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Out of the Fog, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Out of the Fog?

Out of the Fog runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Out of the Fog released?

Out of the Fog was released on June 14, 1941.

Who directed Out of the Fog?

Out of the Fog was directed by Anatole Litvak.

More films by Anatole Litvak

Who is in the cast of Out of the Fog?

Out of the Fog stars John Qualen as Olaf Johnson, Eddie Albert as George Watkins and Thomas Mitchell as Jonah Goodwin, among 32 credited actors.

Does Out of the Fog have a post-credit scene?

No. Out of the Fog has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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