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CRIME . 1954 . 1h 10m . 5.7/10

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"SHOCK AFTER SHOCK... in manhunt for Las Vegas thrill-killer!"

An ex-Marine, on the lam from a murder charge, hitches a ride with a glamour-magazine photographer, who is travelling cross-country with her principal model. Tensions rise when the women realize the man with them may be a killer.

Starring Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix

5.7/10

Rating

1h 10m

Runtime

1954

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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SHOCK AFTER SHOCK... in manhunt for Las Vegas thrill-killer!

An ex-Marine, on the lam from a murder charge, hitches a ride with a glamour-magazine photographer, who is travelling cross-country with her principal model. Tensions rise when the women realize the man with them may be a killer.

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Cast

Richard Conte stars as James 'Jim' Henry in Highway Dragnet.

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Year context

Highway Dragnet was released 72 years ago in 1954.

Overview

An ex-Marine, on the lam from a murder charge, hitches a ride with a glamour-magazine photographer, who is travelling cross-country with her principal model....

Highway Dragnet is a Crime, Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

CAST (17)

Richard Conte

James 'Jim' Henry

Joan Bennett

Wanda Hendrix

Reed Hadley

Det. Lt. Joe White Eagle

Mary Beth Hughes

Mary Beth Hughes

Terry Smith - Bar Girl

Iris Adrian

Dolly - Cafe Waitress

Harry Harvey

TH

Tom Hubbard

Det. Sgt. Ben Barnett

Frank Jenks

Marine in Civvies

Murray Alper

Ice Cream Truck Driver

Zon Murray

Trooper in Cafe

House Peters Jr.

House Peters Jr.

Steve - Border Inspection Officer

Joseph Crehan

Elderly Border Inspection Officer

CA

Charles Anthony Hughes

Chubby Border Inspection Officer (as Tony Hughes)

BH

Bill Hale

Harry - Trooper in Cafe

FG

Fred Gabourie

Trooper Al

Johnny Duncan

Marine (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release

January 20, 1954

Status

Released

Runtime

70 min (1h 10m)

Country

United States

Rating

5.7/10 (30 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Highway Dragnet about?

An ex-Marine, on the lam from a murder charge, hitches a ride with a glamour-magazine photographer, who is travelling cross-country with her principal model. Tensions rise when the women realize the man with them may be a killer.

How long is Highway Dragnet?

Highway Dragnet has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).

Who stars in Highway Dragnet?

The cast of Highway Dragnet includes Richard Conte, Joan Bennett, Wanda Hendrix, Reed Hadley, Mary Beth Hughes.

What is the rating of Highway Dragnet?

Highway Dragnet has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 30 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Crime Drama Thriller