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Still from High Sierra — High Sierra (1941) — Raoul WalshPhotographed by Tony Gaudio

Poster for High Sierra

Raoul Walsh

High Sierra

United States / English / 1941 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Action

Criterion Collection: Spine №1099
Letterboxd: 3.72/5·20.3K ratings·4.1K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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

Mark Rylance
Mar 2025

Included in
Starring Ida Lupino
Position 6
Included in
May 2022
Position 32

Credits

Crew

DirectorRaoul Walsh

WriterW.R. Burnett, John Huston

CinematographerTony Gaudio

ComposerAdolph Deutsch

EditorJack Killifer

Cast

Ida Lupinoas Marie

Humphrey Bogartas Roy Earle

Alan Curtisas Babe

Arthur Kennedyas Red

Joan Leslieas Velma

Henry Traversas Pa

Henry Hullas 'Doc' Banton

Jerome Cowanas Healy

Minna Gombellas Mrs. Baughmam

Barton MacLaneas Jake Kranmer

Donald MacBrideas Big Mac

Willie Bestas Algernon

Elisabeth Risdonas Ma

Cornel Wildeas Louis Mendoza

Paul Harveyas Mr. Baughmam

Isabel Jewellas Blonde

Spencer Chartersas Ed

George Meekeras Pfiffer

Robert Strangeas Art

John Eldredgeas Lon Preiser

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