Quicksand
“A guy who yields to temptation just once...... ....and finds it's once too often!”
Synopsis
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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Mickey Rooney
Daniel 'Dan' Brady
Jeanne Cagney
Vera Novak
Barbara Bates
Helen Calder
Peter Lorre
Nick Dramoshag
Taylor Holmes
Harvey
Art Smith
Oren Mackey
Wally Cassell
Chuck Davis
Richard Lane
Lt. Nelson
Patsy O'Connor
Millie
John Gallaudet
Moriarity
Minerva Urecal
Landlady
Sidney Marion
Shorty
Jimmie Dodd
Buzz
Lester Dorr
Baldy
Kitty O'Neil
Madame Zaronga
Frank Marlowe
Watchman
Alvin Hammer
Auditor
Ray Teal
Motorcycle Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Pichel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Smith
- Original Title
- Quicksand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Samuel H. Stiefel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Pichel
Robert Smith
Lionel Lindon
Walter Thompson
Samuel H. Stiefel, Mort Briskin
Department Leadership Roster
Samuel H. Stiefel
Producer
Robert Smith
Screenplay
Irving Pichel
Director
Mort Briskin
Producer
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Walter Thompson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quicksand
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Quicksand?
The principal cast of Quicksand includes Mickey Rooney, Jeanne Cagney, Barbara Bates, Peter Lorre, Taylor Holmes.
When was Quicksand released and how long is it?
Quicksand was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Quicksand?
Quicksand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).