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High Sierra

  • 19411941
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
17K
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Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino in High Sierra (1941)
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After being released from prison, notorious thief Roy Earle is hired by his old boss to help a group of inexperienced criminals plan and carry out the robbery of a California resort.After being released from prison, notorious thief Roy Earle is hired by his old boss to help a group of inexperienced criminals plan and carry out the robbery of a California resort.After being released from prison, notorious thief Roy Earle is hired by his old boss to help a group of inexperienced criminals plan and carry out the robbery of a California resort.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
17K
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  • Director
    • Raoul Walsh
  • Writers
    • John Huston(screen play)
    • W.R. Burnett(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Ida Lupino
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • Alan Curtis
Top credits
  • Director
    • Raoul Walsh
  • Writers
    • John Huston(screen play)
    • W.R. Burnett(screen play)
  • Stars
    • Ida Lupino
    • Humphrey Bogart
    • Alan Curtis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins

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    High Sierra
    Trailer 2:39
    High Sierra

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    Ida Lupino
    Ida Lupino
    • Marie Garsonas Marie Garson
    Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    • Roy Earleas Roy Earle
    Alan Curtis
    Alan Curtis
    • 'Babe' Kozakas 'Babe' Kozak
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • 'Red' Hatteryas 'Red' Hattery
    Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie
    • Velmaas Velma
    Henry Hull
    Henry Hull
    • 'Doc' Bantonas 'Doc' Banton
    Henry Travers
    Henry Travers
    • Paas Pa
    Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan
    • Healyas Healy
    Minna Gombell
    Minna Gombell
    • Mrs. Baughmamas Mrs. Baughmam
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Jake Kranmeras Jake Kranmer
    Elisabeth Risdon
    Elisabeth Risdon
    • Maas Ma
    • (as Elizabeth Risdon)
    Cornel Wilde
    Cornel Wilde
    • Louis Mendozaas Louis Mendoza
    Donald MacBride
    Donald MacBride
    • Big Macas Big Mac
    Paul Harvey
    Paul Harvey
    • Mr. Baughmamas Mr. Baughmam
    Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell
    • Blondeas Blonde
    Willie Best
    Willie Best
    • Algernonas Algernon
    Spencer Charters
    Spencer Charters
    • Edas Ed
    George Meeker
    George Meeker
    • Pfifferas Pfiffer
    • Director
      • Raoul Walsh
    • Writers
      • John Huston(screen play)
      • W.R. Burnett(screen play) (from a novel by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Roy 'Mad Dog' Earle is broken out of prison by an old associate who wants him to help with an upcoming robbery. When the robbery goes wrong and a man is shot and killed Earle is forced to go on the run, and with the police and an angry press hot on his tail he eventually takes refuge among the peaks of the Sierra Nevadas, where a tense siege ensues. But will the Police make him regret the attachments he formed with two women during the brief planning of the robbery. —Mark Thompson <mrt@oasis.icl.co.uk>
    • mountain
    • mountain road
    • heist
    • mob boss
    • farmer
    • 139 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Towering Thrills with this Year's Academy Award Star!
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Drama
      • Film-Noir
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Passed
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      "Pard" played by Zero the Dog was Humphrey Bogart's dog in real life.
    • Goofs
      When Roy Earle leaves Indiana, he's driving a 1937 Plymouth coupe. As he's approaching California, the car is a 1938 (similar to the '37 but shorter, wider grille). Later, it changes back to the '37, then to the '38 again.
    • Quotes

      Roy Earle: Of all the 14 karat saps... starting out on a caper with a woman and a dog.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits curve over the mountain-top valley of the background, as the wind would do.
    • Alternate versions
      Because this movie made Humphrey Bogart a major star, re-releases billed him ahead of Ida Lupino.
    • Connections
      Edited into Roadblock (1951)
    • Soundtracks
      I Get a Kick out of You (1934)
      (uncredited)

      Written by Cole Porter

      Played on a record at Velma's Home

      Danced to by Joan Leslie and John Eldredge

    User reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    BOGART ROCKS AND A LUSCIOUS LUPINO!!
    Bogey is picked to lead a jewel heist at a resort. When he meets the rag tag team he has to work with, he senses trouble brewing. This is the film that brought attention to Bogart's leading man skills and Huston's peerless writing. Many remember the classic ending with Bogart hiding out in the mountains for one final stand against the law (and fate). Ida Lupino is one of my favorite actresses from the 40's and does fine work here (and looks stunning). Many fine moments with Bogey...including a memorable speech within his cabin hideout. This is one of the best portraits of a desperate outlaw in film history. A blueprint for all the antihero films that would follow over the years...great fun! Seek it out and enjoy!
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    • Mandrakegray
    • Feb 4, 2004

    FAQ1

    • Gun Used by Bogart---Did Cagney & Cliff Robertson Use Same Gun?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 1941 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros.
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Entscheidung in der Sierra
    • Filming locations
      • Mount Whitney, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $455,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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