Quicksand (1950)

Description: A guy who yields to temptation just once...... ....and finds it's once too often! 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.
Director: Irving Pichel
Producer: irving pichel
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 203 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:59:20
Genre: Crime Thriller
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Mickey Rooney
Jeanne Cagney
Barbara Bates
Peter Lorre
Taylor Holmes

User Reviews

william forest crouch
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
roy del ruth
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
ben f wilson
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
wu ma
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
graham cutts
Great chemistry between the leads.
malcolm st clair
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
tim whelan
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
ngai hoi-fung
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
carlo campogalliani
Great chemistry between the leads.
robert g vignola
I found it difficult to stay invested.
ubaldo ragona
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
dewitt lee
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
norman thomson
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
steve sekely
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
crane wilbur
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
walter shumway
The special effects were subpar and distracting.
daniel petrie
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
maurice elvey
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
charles reisner
Excellent performances all around.
hou cheng
One of the better films I've watched in a while.

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