One Way Street

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One Way Street
Directed by Hugo Fregonese
Produced by Leonard Goldstein
Written by Lawrence Kimble (story)
Starring James Mason
Märta Torén
Dan Duryea
Music by Frank Skinner
Cinematography Maury Gertsman
Distributed by Universal International Pictures
Release date(s) April 1, 1950 (U.S. release)
Running time 79 min.
Language English
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One Way Street is a 1950 film directed by Hugo Fregonese. The black-and-white crime film, considered to be film noir, takes place in Mexico.

[edit] Plot

Dr. Frank Matson, a physician who has, after helping one of Wheeler's henchmen who was shot, steals $200,000 from a mob boss Wheeler. Forced to go on the run, Matson also takes Wheeler's girlfriend with him.

After living an impoverished life underground in Mexico Matson decides to go back to Los Angeles and return both the money and Laura to the gangster.

[edit] Featured cast

Actor Role
James Mason Dr. Frank Matson
Märta Torén Laura Thorsen
Dan Duryea John Wheeler
Basil Ruysdael Father Moreno
William Conrad Ollie
Rodolfo Acosta Francisco Morales
King Donovan Grieder
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