Highway Dragnet
1954, English. Directed by Nathan Juran.
SHOCK AFTER SHOCK... in manhunt for Las Vegas thrill-killer!
Ex-Marine Jim Henry, on the lam from a murder charge, hitches a ride with a glamour-magazine photographer, who is journeying cross-country with her principal model. Tensions rise, however, when the women realize their traveling companion may be a killer.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Nathan JuranDirector
- Richard ConteJames 'Jim' Henry
- Joan BennettMrs. Cummings
- Wanda HendrixSusan Willis
- Reed HadleyDet. Lt. Joe White Eagle
- Mary Beth HughesTerry Smith - Bar Girl
- Iris AdrianDolly - Cafe Waitress
- Harry HarveyMr. Carson
- Tom HubbardDet. Sgt. Ben Barnett
- Frank JenksMarine in Civvies
- Murray AlperIce Cream Truck Driver
- Zon MurrayTrooper in Cafe
- House Peters Jr.Steve - Border Inspection Officer
Details
- Released
- 20 January 1954
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jerome Odlum, Herb Meadow, U.S. Anderson
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Highway Dragnet runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Highway Dragnet isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Highway Dragnet?
If you liked Highway Dragnet, try Stranger on the Third Floor, M, 5 Against the House.
Who directed Highway Dragnet?
Highway Dragnet (1954) was directed by Nathan Juran and stars Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix.