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Highway 301 (1950)

83 min  -  Crime | Drama | Film-Noir  -   1 December 1950 (USA)
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A vicious gang of armed robbers, led by a psychotic killer, terrorizes the tri-state area of Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, robbing banks and payrolls and murdering at will, especially women.

Director:

Andrew L. Stone

Writer:

Andrew L. Stone

Stars:

Steve Cochran, Virginia Grey and Gaby André
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Steve Cochran Steve Cochran ...
George Legenza
Virginia Grey Virginia Grey ...
Mary Simms
Gaby André ...
Lee Fontaine (as Gaby Andre)
Edmon Ryan Edmon Ryan ...
Detective Sgt. Truscott / Narrator
Robert Webber Robert Webber ...
William B. 'Bill' Phillips
Wally Cassell Wally Cassell ...
Robert 'Bobby' Mais
Aline Towne Aline Towne ...
Madeline Welton
Richard Egan Richard Egan ...
Herbie Brooks
Edward Norris Edward Norris ...
Noyes Hinton - Gang Driver
William P. Lane Jr. William P. Lane Jr. ...
Himself - Governor of Maryland (as Governor William P. Lane Jr.)
John S. Battle John S. Battle ...
Himself - Governor of Virginia (as Gov. John S. Battle)
W. Kerr Scott W. Kerr Scott ...
Himself - Governor of North Carolina (as Governor W. Kerr Scott)
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A vicious gang of armed robbers, led by a psychotic killer, terrorizes the tri-state area of Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina, robbing banks and payrolls and murdering at will, especially women.

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Plot Keywords:

Woman Shot | Bank Robbery | On The Lam | Abandoned House | Getaway Car  | See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama | Film-Noir

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

The Big Stickup See more »

Filming Locations:

Union Station - 800 N. Alameda Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The film's title, "Highway 301" refers to a U.S. highway that connects Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina - where the Tri-State gang committed their crimes. The route itself was never mentioned in the film. See more »

Quotes

Detective Sgt. Truscott: [narrating] George Lagenza: specialist in robbing banks... the head man. He'd been Phillips' partner in the escape from the Lorton Reformatory. Now he was a success in his chosen field. Men listened to him. He was bright, tough and deadly.
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Referenced in True Romance (1993) See more »