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Highway Dragnet
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Highway Dragnet

1954-01-20 · 70 min · ★ 5.7

Crime · Drama · Thriller

Ex-Marine Jim Henry, on the lam from a murder charge, hitches a ride with a glamour-magazine photographer, who is journeying cross-country with her principal model. Tensions rise, however, when the women realize their traveling companion may be a killer.

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Directors
Nathan Juran
Production companies
William F. Broidy Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ConteRichard ConteJames 'Jim' Henry
Joan BennettJoan BennettMrs. Cummings
Wanda HendrixWanda HendrixSusan Willis
Reed HadleyReed HadleyDet. Lt. Joe White Eagle
Mary Beth HughesMary Beth HughesTerry Smith - Bar Girl
Iris AdrianIris AdrianDolly - Cafe Waitress
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyMr. Carson
Tom HubbardDet. Sgt. Ben Barnett
Frank JenksFrank JenksMarine in Civvies
Murray AlperMurray AlperIce Cream Truck Driver
Zon MurrayZon MurrayTrooper in Cafe
House Peters Jr.House Peters Jr.Steve - Border Inspection Officer
Joseph CrehanJoseph CrehanElderly Border Inspection Officer
Charles Anthony HughesChubby Border Inspection Officer (as Tony Hughes)
Bill HaleHarry - Trooper in Cafe
Fred GabourieTrooper Al
Johnny DuncanJohnny DuncanMarine (uncredited)

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