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Quicksand

1950-03-24 · 79 min · ★ 6.1

Crime · Thriller

Young auto mechanic Dan Brady takes $20 from a cash register at work to go on a date with blonde femme fatale Vera Novak. Brady intends to put the money back before it is missed, but the garage's bookkeeper shows up earlier than scheduled. As Brady scrambles to cover evidence of his petty theft, he fast finds himself drawn into an ever worsening "quicksand" of crime.

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Directors
Irving Pichel
Production companies
Samuel H. Stiefel Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyDaniel 'Dan' Brady
Jeanne CagneyJeanne CagneyVera Novak
Barbara BatesBarbara BatesHelen Calder
Peter LorrePeter LorreNick Dramoshag
Taylor HolmesTaylor HolmesHarvey
Art SmithArt SmithOren Mackey
Wally CassellWally CassellChuck Davis
Richard LaneRichard LaneLt. Nelson
Patsy O'ConnorPatsy O'ConnorMillie
John GallaudetJohn GallaudetMoriarity
Minerva UrecalMinerva UrecalLandlady
Sidney MarionShorty
Jimmie DoddJimmie DoddBuzz
Lester DorrLester DorrBaldy
Kitty O'NeilMadame Zaronga
Frank MarloweFrank MarloweWatchman
Alvin HammerAuditor
Ray TealRay TealMotorcycle Officer
Tom MonroeMotorcycle Officer
Red NicholsRed NicholsRed Nichols

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