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One Way Street

  • 1950
  • Approved
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1.1K
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James Mason, Dan Duryea, and Märta Torén in One Way Street (1950)
Film NoirCrimeDramaThriller

After stealing a gangster's money and his girlfriend, a doctor heads for a small village in Mexico.After stealing a gangster's money and his girlfriend, a doctor heads for a small village in Mexico.After stealing a gangster's money and his girlfriend, a doctor heads for a small village in Mexico.

  • Director
    • Hugo Fregonese
  • Writer
    • Lawrence Kimble
  • Stars
    • James Mason
    • Märta Torén
    • Dan Duryea
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Hugo Fregonese
    • Writer
      • Lawrence Kimble
    • Stars
      • James Mason
      • Märta Torén
      • Dan Duryea
    • 28User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast26

    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Dr. Frank Matson
    Märta Torén
    Märta Torén
    • Laura Thorsen
    • (as Marta Toren)
    Dan Duryea
    Dan Duryea
    • John Wheeler
    Basil Ruysdael
    Basil Ruysdael
    • Father Moreno
    William Conrad
    William Conrad
    • Ollie - Henchman
    Rodolfo Acosta
    Rodolfo Acosta
    • Francisco Morales
    King Donovan
    King Donovan
    • Grieder
    Robert Espinoza
    • Santiago
    Tito Renaldo
    • Hank Torres
    Margarito Luna
    • Antonio Morales
    Emma Roldán
    Emma Roldán
    • Catalina
    • (as Emma Roldan)
    George J. Lewis
    George J. Lewis
    • Capt. Rodriguez
    • (as George Lewis)
    James Best
    James Best
    • Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Joe Dominguez
    Joe Dominguez
    • Bias
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • Arnie
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Fierro
    Paul Fierro
    • Bandit
    • (uncredited)
    Nacho Galindo
    Nacho Galindo
    • Mexican Villager with Heartburn
    • (uncredited)
    Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson
    • Truck Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Hugo Fregonese
    • Writer
      • Lawrence Kimble
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews28

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The first U.S. film of Argentinean director Hugo Fregonese.
    • Goofs
      When Father Moreno, Matson, and Laura arrive at the Mexican village, Father Moreno begins to tie his donkey to a straight pole. However, in the next immediate cut, he is tying it to a crooked tree stump.
    • 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"
    • Connections
      Referenced in James Mason: The Star They Loved to Hate (1984)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 1, 1950 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Streaming on "DCINE" YouTube Channel
      • Streaming on "DK Classics III" YouTube Channel
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Death on a Side Street
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 19m(79 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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