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High Sierra

High Sierra

Crime · Drama · Action · 1941

Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.

Movie details

High Sierra

“HE KILLED... and there on the crest of Sierra's highest crag... HE MUST BE KILLED!”

1941 Crime · Drama · Action 1h 40m

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TMDB

7.1 / 10

Community rating

Given a pardon from jail, Roy Earle gets back into the swing of things as he robs a swanky resort.

CriticWise case file

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Raoul Walsh

Written by

W.R. Burnett · John Huston

Ida Lupino

Ida Lupino

Marie

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Roy Earle

Alan Curtis

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Arthur Kennedy

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Joan Leslie

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Henry Travers

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Pa

Henry Hull

Henry Hull

'Doc' Banton

Court is in session

Put High Sierra on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.