Quicksand (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1950, Quicksand is a drama, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Irving Pichel, running about 79 minutes. “A guy who yields to temptation just once...... ....and finds it's once too often!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young auto mechanic Dan Brady takes $20 from a cash register at work to go on a date with blonde femme fatale Vera Novak. Brady intends to put the money back before it is missed, but the garage's bookkeeper shows up earlier than scheduled. As Brady scrambles to cover evidence of his petty theft, he fast finds himself drawn into an ever worsening "quicksand" of crime.
Who’s in it. Quicksand stars Mickey Rooney as Daniel 'Dan' Brady, Jeanne Cagney as Vera Novak, Barbara Bates as Helen Calder and Peter Lorre as Nick Dramoshag, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Quicksand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Quicksand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Quicksand tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Quicksand (1950)?
- In US, Quicksand is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Quicksand worth watching?
- Quicksand holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Quicksand?
- Quicksand stars Mickey Rooney, Jeanne Cagney, Barbara Bates, Peter Lorre and Taylor Holmes.
- When was Quicksand released?
- Quicksand was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.