Fugitive(1947) - The

Despite knowing it is a trap set by the relentless Lieutenant (Pedro Armendáriz), the priest chooses his duty over his life, leading to his eventual capture and martyrdom. Production and Legacy

The film is set in a post-revolutionary Central American country where the government has outlawed Christianity and sought to execute all members of the clergy. The Fugitive(1947)

Seeking escape to America, he is aided by a faithful parishioner known as "The Woman" (Dolores del Río), who directs him toward Puerto Grande to board a ship. Despite knowing it is a trap set by

While John Ford considered it one of his personal favorites and an "artistic success," it was a major "financial flop" at the box office. The Fugitive(1947)