Drive a Crooked Road
“Why would a dame like her go for a guy like me?”
Synopsis
A mechanic gets caught up with the mob when he falls for a gangster's girlfriend.
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Drive a Crooked Road (1954) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Quine
- Screenplay & Story
- Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Will Beitel, Ross DiMaggio, George Duning
- Original Title
- Drive a Crooked Road
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Quine
Blake Edwards, James Benson Nablo, Richard Quine
Will Beitel, Ross DiMaggio, George Duning
Charles Lawton Jr.
Jerome Thoms
Jonie Taps
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Quine
Director
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
Jonie Taps
Producer
Jerome Thoms
Editor
Richard Quine
Writer
Blake Edwards
Screenplay
Will Beitel
Original Music Composer
George Duning
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drive a Crooked Road
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Drive a Crooked Road about?
A mechanic gets caught up with the mob when he falls for a gangster's girlfriend.
Who directed Drive a Crooked Road?
Drive a Crooked Road was directed by Richard Quine.
Who stars in Drive a Crooked Road?
The principal cast of Drive a Crooked Road includes Mickey Rooney, Dianne Foster, Kevin McCarthy, Jack Kelly, Harry Landers.
When was Drive a Crooked Road released and how long is it?
Drive a Crooked Road was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Drive a Crooked Road?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Drive a Crooked Road was composed by Will Beitel, Ross DiMaggio, George Duning.