The Chase (1966): Cast & Plot
The Chase is a 1966 crime drama directed by Arthur Penn, starring Robert Redford as Charlie 'Bubber' Reeves, Miriam Hopkins and James Fox. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Arthur Penn
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Horizon Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Chase About?
The premise of The Chase without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A breathless explosive story of today! The escape of Bubber Reeves from prison affects the inhabitants of a small Southern town.
The Chase Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- manhunt
- racism
- sheriff
- drunkenness
- social commentary
- lynch mob
- adultery
- escaped prisoner
- based on novel
- based on play
- american south
- vigilantism
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- murder
- mother son relationship
- escape from prison
- gossip
- arson
- class differences
- love triangle
- african american
- husband wife relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- ensemble cast
- cuckold
- texas
- 1960s
- on the run
- beating
- extramarital affair
- small town
- father son relationship
- surprise ending
- explosion
- woman in love with two men
- one against many
- racist
- blood on shirt
- dying young
- shot to death
- police officer
- drunken woman
- small town sheriff
- immorality
- unhappy marriage
- racial segregation
- violence
- decadence
- malice
- assaulting a police officer
- boxcar
The Chase Cast & Characters
Robert Redford leads the cast as Charlie 'Bubber' Reeves, with Miriam Hopkins as Mrs. Reeves and James Fox as Jason 'Jake' Rogers. Directed by Arthur Penn; 59 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Penn
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Robert Redford as Charlie 'Bubber' Reeves - Miriam Hopkins as Mrs. Reeves
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James Fox as Jason 'Jake' Rogers -
E.G. Marshall as Val Rogers
Also Starring in The Chase
· 55 more- Diana Hyland Elizabeth Rogers
- Marlon Brando Sheriff Calder
- Angie Dickinson Ruby Calder
- Jane Fonda Anna Reeves
- Janice Rule Emily Stewart
- Richard Bradford Damon Fuller
- Martha Hyer Mary Fuller
- Robert Duvall Edwin Stewart
- Steve Ihnat Archie
- Billy Bletcher Mr. Vincent (uncredited)
- Bruce Cabot Sol
- Clifton James Lem Brewster
- Patricia Quinn Girl at Party (uncredited)
- Don Brodie Conventioneer (uncredited)
- Grady Sutton Mr. Siftifieus (uncredited)
- Leoda Richards Party Guest (uncredited)
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- George DeNormand Party Guest (uncredited)
- Eduardo Ciannelli Party Guest (uncredited)
- Steve Carruthers Party Guest (uncredited)
- Henry Hull Briggs
- Paul Williams Seymour
- Joe Dominguez Worker (uncredited)
- Dee Carroll Woman at Park Bench (uncredited)
- Joel Fluellen Lester Johnson
- Nydia Westman Mrs. Henderson
- Tina Menard Mexican Woman (uncredited)
- Ralph Moody Townsman (uncredited)
- Davis Roberts Roy (uncredited)
- Malcolm Atterbury Mr. Reeves
- Don Anderson Reporter (uncredited)
- Charles Seel Texan at Party (uncredited)
- Richard Collier Party Guest (uncredited)
- Felipe Turich Worker (uncredited)
- Guy Way Townsman (uncredited)
- Woody Chambliss Salesman (uncredited)
- James Jeter Man (uncredited)
- Jocelyn Brando Mrs. Briggs
- William Mims Salesman (uncredited)
- Howard Wright Mr. Crain (uncredited)
- Dort Clark Chief of Police (uncredited)
- Richard Garland Dental Delegate (uncredited)
- Herb Voland Dental Delegate (uncredited)
- Ruben Moreno Foreman (uncredited)
- Ray Ballard Man in Crowd (uncredited)
- Ken Renard Sam
- Maurice Manson Moore
- Clyde Howdy Deputy Preston (uncredited)
- Lori Martin Cutie Bess
- Pamela Curran Mrs. Sifftifieus
- Steve Whittaker Slim
- Susan Tracy Teenager (uncredited)
- Katherine Walsh Verna Dee
- Marc Seaton Paul
- Monte Hale Dental Delegate (uncredited)
- Bertha Powell Mother (uncredited)
More from Arthur Penn
More films directed by Arthur Penn, best-rated first: Bonnie and Clyde, The Miracle Worker, Night Moves and Little Big Man.
The Chase Plot Summary
What happens in The Chase from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the mid-1960s, in a small town in Tarl County, Texas, where banker Val Rogers E.G. Marshall wields a great deal of influence, word comes that native son Bubber Reeves Robert Redford and another man have escaped from prison. Sheriff Calder Marlon Brando, who continues to believe in Bubber’s innocence, expects him to return to his hometown, where Bubber’s lonely wife Anna Reeves Jane Fonda is involved in a romantic affair with Jake, James Fox Bubber’s best friend and Val Rogers’ son. The stage is set for a tense confrontation between loyalty, guilt, and the rough pulse of a town that can swing from cordial neighbors to hostile accusers in a single night.
Full summary
The whole story of The Chase, scene by scene
The Chase Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Chase.
How Well Do You Know The Chase?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which iconic actor portrays Sheriff Calder, the lawman at the heart of the film?
Cars in The Chase
62 cars on screen, including the 1965 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country and the 1965 Dodge Polara.
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1965 Chrysler New Yorker Town & Country Main role -
1965 Dodge Polara Main role -
1965 Ford Custom Main role -
1965 Mercury Monterey Main role
The Chase Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “La Poursuite” and “La jauría humana”.
- Also known as
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- La Poursuite
- La jauría humana
- Преследването
- Caçada Humana
- Den djævelske jagt
- Armottomat
- I katadioxis
- Üldözők
- Ha-Mirduff
- Obława
- La Poursuite impitoyable
- Det hete døgnet
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- La caccia
- Ein Mann wird gejagt
- 凯德警长
- Štvanice
- רדיפה
- Погоня
- Az üldözők
- Takip
- Den djävulska jakten
- تعقیب
- 체이스
- Η Καταδίωξη
- 逃亡地帯
- La caça de l’home
- Perseguição Impiedosa
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The Chase FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Chase, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Chase?
The Chase runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was The Chase released?
The Chase was released on February 17, 1966.
Who directed The Chase?
The Chase was directed by Arthur Penn.
More films by Arthur Penn Who is in the cast of The Chase?
The Chase stars Robert Redford as Charlie 'Bubber' Reeves, Miriam Hopkins as Mrs. Reeves and James Fox as Jason 'Jake' Rogers, among 59 credited actors.
Does The Chase have a post-credit scene?
No. The Chase has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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