Who directed Hit and Run?

The movie Hit and Run was directed by Edward Sedgwick.

When was Hit and Run released?

Hit and Run was released in the year 1924.

Which country is Hit and Run from?

Hit and Run is a movie from United States.

What genre is Hit and Run?

Hit and Run is categorised as Comedy, Western, Drama, Sport in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Who stars in Hit and Run?

Hit and Run features Cyril Ring, Marion Harlan, Harold Goodwin, Hoot Gibson.

Who wrote the screenplay for Hit and Run?

The screenplay for Hit and Run was written by Raymond L. Schrock, Edward Sedgwick.

What are movies similar to Hit and Run?

If you enjoy Hit and Run, you might also like In the River (1920), Fantomas - On the Stroke of Nine (1920), A Fitting Gift (1920), The Jackeroo of Coolabong (1920).

Is Hit and Run considered a cult classic?

Yes, Hit and Run (1924) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Comedy and Western qualities.

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Hit and Run

Name: Hit and Run
Director: Edward Sedgwick
Released: 1924
Cast: Hank Bell, Arthur Millett, Marion Harlan, Harold Goodwin, Mike Donlin

1924·Edward Sedgwick·IMDb: —/10

Summary

In a captivating distillation of early American mythos, *Hit and Run* unfurls the saga of "Swat" Anderson, a rustic prodigy whose prodigious strength with a bat transcends the pastoral confines of his small-town baseball diamond. Hoot Gibson embodies this untamed force of nature, a cowboy whose connection to the land imbues his athletic prowess with an almost elemental power, sending baseballs soaring beyond conventional boundaries, necessitating equestrian retrieval. This raw, unrefined talent, a pure expression of inherent skill, inevitably attracts the predatory gaze of the burgeoning professional sports establishment, epitomized by a major league scout who plucks Anderson from his bucolic existence. Yet, Anderson's brilliance is juxtaposed with a glaring, almost poetic vulnerability: his inability to field, transforming him from an infallible titan at the plate into a precarious liability on defense. This inherent imperfection, a poignant human counterpoint to his superhuman hitting, becomes the fulcrum upon which a nefarious plot hinges. A cabal of unscrupulous gamblers, seeking to pervert the integrity of the championship series for financial gain, target this singular blend of extraordinary talent and crippling flaw, orchestrating his abduction. Their scheme aims to neutralize Anderson's formidable offensive threat, thereby manipulating the outcome of the game and corrupting the very spirit of competition, leaving the fate of the series, and Anderson's burgeoning career, precariously balanced on the precipice of foul play.

Synopsis

"Swat" Anderson (Hoot Gibson) is a cowboy who plays on the town's baseball team and can hit the ball so far they have to send a man on horseback to retrieve it. It isn't long before a major league scout signs him to a professional contract. "Swat" can hit and he can run but he can't catch a ball which makes him a bit of a liability. That doesn't keep a gang of gamblers from deciding to kidnap him to ensure they win betting against his team in the championship series.

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