Drive a Crooked Road (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1954, Drive a Crooked Road is a thriller and crime film directed by Richard Quine, running about 83 minutes. “Why would a dame like her go for a guy like me?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A mechanic gets caught up with the mob when he falls for a gangster's girlfriend.
Who’s in it. Drive a Crooked Road stars Mickey Rooney as Eddie Shannon, Dianne Foster as Barbara Mathews, Kevin McCarthy as Steve Norris and Jack Kelly as Harold Baker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Drive a Crooked Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drive a Crooked Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drive a Crooked Road tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drive a Crooked Road (1954)?
- In US, Drive a Crooked Road is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drive a Crooked Road worth watching?
- Drive a Crooked Road holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drive a Crooked Road?
- Drive a Crooked Road stars Mickey Rooney, Dianne Foster, Kevin McCarthy, Jack Kelly and Harry Landers.
- When was Drive a Crooked Road released?
- Drive a Crooked Road was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.