One Way Street (1950)
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- Approved
- 1h 19min
- Crime, Drama
- 01 Apr 1950 (USA)
- Movie
After stealing a gangster's money and his girlfriend, a doctor heads for a small village in Mexico.
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Cast verified as complete
| James Mason | ... |
Dr. Frank Matson
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| Märta Torén | ... |
Laura Thorsen
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| Dan Duryea | ... |
John Wheeler
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| Basil Ruysdael | ... |
Father Moreno
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| William Conrad | ... |
Ollie - Henchman
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| Rodolfo Acosta | ... |
Francisco Morales
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| King Donovan | ... |
Grieder
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Robert Espinoza | ... |
Santiago
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Tito Renaldo | ... |
Hank Torres
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Margarito Luna | ... |
Antonio Morales
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| Emma Roldán | ... |
Catalina
(as Emma Roldan)
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| George J. Lewis | ... |
Capt. Rodriguez
(as George Lewis)
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| James Best | ... |
Driver (uncredited)
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| Joe Dominguez | ... |
Bias (uncredited)
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| Jack Elam | ... |
Arnie (uncredited)
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| Paul Fierro | ... |
Bandit (uncredited)
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| Nacho Galindo | ... |
Mexican Villager with Heartburn (uncredited)
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| Rock Hudson | ... |
Truck Driver (uncredited)
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Freddie Letuli | ... |
A Weaver (uncredited)
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Margarita Martín | ... |
Frasca (uncredited)
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Julia Montoya | ... |
Juanita (uncredited)
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| Howard Negley | ... |
Cop at First Accident Scene (uncredited)
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| Steve Pendleton | ... |
Cop at First Accident Scene (uncredited)
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| Julian Rivero | ... |
Mexican Villager with Horse (uncredited)
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| Kenneth Tobey | ... |
Cop at Second Accident (uncredited)
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| O.Z. Whitehead | ... |
Gas Station Proprietor (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Hugo Fregonese | ||
Written by
| Lawrence Kimble | ... | (story and screenplay) |
Produced by
| Leonard Goldstein | ... | producer |
Music by
| Frank Skinner | ||
Cinematography by
| Maury Gertsman | ||
Editing by
| Milton Carruth | ||
Art Direction by
| Bernard Herzbrun | ||
| Alfred Ybarra | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Ruby R. Levitt | ||
Costume Design by
| Orry-Kelly | ... | (as Orry Kelly) |
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Olga Collings | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
| Emile LaVigne | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Howard Christie | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Frank Shaw | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Glenn E. Anderson | ... | sound |
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| David S. Horsley | ... | special photography |
Camera and Electrical Department
| John Brooks | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Sherman Clark | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Harry Davis | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Russ Franks | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Adele Cannon | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Ernesto A. Romero | ... | technical advisor (as Ernesto Romero) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1950) (United States) (theatrical) (as A Universal-International Picture)
- Empire Universal Films (1950) (Canada) (theatrical)
- General Film Distributors (GFD) (1950) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1950) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1950) (France) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1950) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Universal Film (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1952) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Kino Lorber (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray) (included in "Film Noir - The Dark Side of Cinema XIV")
- The Criterion Channel (2024) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Shortly after a bank robbery, gangster John Wheeler and his henchmen hide in a small apartment, awaiting for the rest of the gang to arrive. Also in the apartment are Wheeler's girlfriend, Laura and the gang's surgeon, Dr. Frank Matson. Wheeler asks Dr. Matson for a few headache pills. After taking the medication, Wheeler is shocked to find out that he has been poisoned by the doctor and he will die in 48 hours unless he receives the antidote from Dr. Matson. Matson takes the bag containing the bank loot and also asks Laura to join him in escaping the gang. The doctor tells Wheeler that he will give him instructions via a phone call to help Wheeler find the antidote once the doctor will safely be far away with the bank loot and the girl.Wheeler has no choice and allows Dr. Matson and Laura to leave the apartment with the bank loot. However,their getaway is fraught with unforeseen dangers, including a vengeful Wheeler who is determined to recuperate his bank loot and his girl and kill Dr. Matson. |
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| Taglines | A stolen fortune, a borrowed woman, and a man too many ! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first U.S. film of Argentinean director Hugo Fregonese. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Intro: Waste no moment, nor a single breath In fearful flight from Death; For no matter the tears that may be wept, The appointment will be kept... From: "Song of a Fatalist" See more » |