Quicksand(1950)
“A guy who yields to temptation just once...... ....and finds it's once too often!”
Overview
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.
Director
Irving Pichel
Studio
Samuel H. Stiefel Productions
Cast
Mickey Rooney
as Daniel 'Dan' Brady
Jeanne Cagney
as Vera Novak
Barbara Bates
as Helen Calder
Peter Lorre
as Nick Dramoshag
Taylor Holmes
as Harvey
Art Smith
as Oren Mackey
Wally Cassell
as Chuck Davis
Richard Lane
as Lt. Nelson
Patsy O'Connor
as Millie
John Gallaudet
as Moriarity
Minerva Urecal
as Landlady
Sidney Marion
as Shorty
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1950
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Samuel H. Stiefel Productions
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Where can I watch Quicksand?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Quicksand (1950).
What is Quicksand about?▼
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.
Who directed Quicksand?▼
Quicksand was directed by Irving Pichel and released in 1950. It is a crime, thriller film.
How long is Quicksand?▼
Quicksand has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in Quicksand?▼
The cast of Quicksand includes Mickey Rooney as Daniel 'Dan' Brady, Jeanne Cagney as Vera Novak, Barbara Bates as Helen Calder, Peter Lorre as Nick Dramoshag, Taylor Holmes as Harvey and more.
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