Dynamite
“A HIGH-EXPLOSIVE THRILLER OF MEN WHO COUNT THEIR LIVES IN MINUTES!”
Synopsis
Two members of a dynamite crew--a rugged veteran and a young college drop-out--finds themselves at odds regarding safety precautions for their co-workers.
Top Cast
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William Gargan
"Gunner" Peterson
Richard Crane
Johnny Brown
Virginia Welles
Mary
Irving Bacon
Jake
Douglass Dumbrille
Hank Gibbons
Mary Newton
Nellie Brown
Frank Ferguson
"Hard Rock" Mason
Phil Arnold
Photographer (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Aggressive Motorist (uncredited)
Bill Kennedy
Construction Worker (uncredited)
Ralph Montgomery
Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)
Keith Richards
Danbury (uncredited)
Jason Robards Sr.
Hook (Quarry Superintendent) (uncredited)
Lee Roberts
Christmas Party Guest (uncredited)
Almira Sessions
Jennie (uncredited)
Dan White
Skipper Brown (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William H. Pine
- Screenplay & Story
- Milton Raison
- Original Score
- Darrell Calker, William Axt, Arthur Lange
- Original Title
- Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William H. Pine
Milton Raison
Darrell Calker, William Axt, Arthur Lange
Ellis W. Carter
Howard A. Smith
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
William H. Pine
Director
William H. Pine
Producer
Howard A. Smith
Editor
William C. Thomas
Producer
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Milton Raison
Writer
William Axt
Original Music Composer
Arthur Lange
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dynamite about?
Two members of a dynamite crew--a rugged veteran and a young college drop-out--finds themselves at odds regarding safety precautions for their co-workers.
Who directed Dynamite?
Dynamite was directed by William H. Pine.
Who stars in Dynamite?
The principal cast of Dynamite includes William Gargan, Richard Crane, Virginia Welles, Irving Bacon, Douglass Dumbrille.
When was Dynamite released and how long is it?
Dynamite was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Dynamite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dynamite was composed by Darrell Calker, William Axt, Arthur Lange.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dynamite?
Dynamite holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).