SHOCK AFTER SHOCK... in manhunt for Las Vegas thrill-killer!
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.
Highway Dragnet (1954) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Nathan Juran, released on January 20, 1954 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix and Reed Hadley. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 33 ratings.
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Richard Conte
as James 'Jim' Henry
Joan Bennett
as Mrs. Cummings
Wanda Hendrix
as Susan Willis
Reed Hadley
as Det. Lt. Joe White Eagle
Mary Beth Hughes
as Terry Smith - Bar Girl
Iris Adrian
as Dolly - Cafe Waitress
Harry Harvey
as Mr. Carson
Tom Hubbard
as Det. Sgt. Ben Barnett
Frank Jenks
as Marine in Civvies
Murray Alper
as Ice Cream Truck Driver
Zon Murray
as Trooper in Cafe
House Peters Jr.
as Steve - Border Inspection Officer
Directed by Nathan Juran, written by Jerome Odlum, Herb Meadow and U.S. Anderson, produced by Jack Jungmeyer.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 33 ratings.
Rock It Baby! Highway Dragnet is directed by Nathan Juran and written by Herb Meadow, U.S.Anderson, Roger Corman and Jerome Odlum. It stars Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix and Reed Hadley. Music is by Edward J. Kay and cinematography by John J. Martin. All I did was buy her a drink. One drink, and for 65 cents I bought a martini mixed with dynamite! Though indexed in some sources as film noir, this…
Reviewed on March 17, 2017
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The main cast of Highway Dragnet (1954) includes Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix, Reed Hadley and Mary Beth Hughes. The film was directed by Nathan Juran. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Highway Dragnet was released on January 20, 1954 and runs for 1h 10m.
Highway Dragnet (1954) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 33 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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